According to Jeffrey Goldberg, the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Martinsburg, WV is, if not the crappiest Wal-Mart in America, definitely among the 500 crappiest.

"Last evening it was dirty and ill-kept, the bathroom was about as clean as the men's bathroom in Penn Station was in 1974 (I remember that bathroom, that's how crappy it was), and the employees appeared just as down-and-out as the customers. In places like West Virginia it's hard to avoid Wal-Mart, and so my... More about: Is the Martinsburg Wal-Mart the crappiest in America?

Nik C. Colyer will be greeting people and signing his "Channeling Biker Bob" novel series Saturday February 9th from 1:00 to 3:00pm. at Portals Metaphysical store in Berkeley Springs.

Check out our event calendar for more events like this that are going on in the eastern panhandle of WV.... More about: Author Nik C. Colyer Signing at Portals in Berkeley Springs

Local photographer, M. J. Bennett, is "Artist of the Month" at the new Rooster's Cafe, 123 W. Burke Street, Martinsburg, WV. The show, titled "Ocean Crossings," includes images of the West Virginia Panhandle and the islands of Greece.

Rooster's Cafe Listing on inthepanhandle.com

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Martinsburg, WV - Despite the chilly weather, a robust crowd turned out for the 2007 Martinsburg, WV Christmas Parade.

The parade featured various bands, churches, organization, performers and no less than three Santas (call me a traditionalist but I think Santa should be reserved for the end of the parade).

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Martinsburg, WV - Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and a host of performers and dignitaries helped light the Christmas Tree at the Square in Martinsburg, WV.

In addition to the Christmas Tree lighting there was a ginger bread house where children could visit Santa. There was also a cash machine drawing in which adults could try their luck at grabbing enough money out of thin air to help pay for those Christmas wishes that were being revealed in... More about: 2007 Martinsburg, WV Christmas Tree Lighting

Place your order now for Main Street Martinsburg’s Holiday Wreath.

These large wreaths are a mixture of holiday greens and are
decorated with pine cones and festive holiday bows.
Whether for home or business, these wreaths will be a vibrant addition to your holiday decorations.

Cost is $30.00

Wreaths will be available for pick up on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28 at 142 N. Queen Street (Main Street Office) or arrangements can be made to have them... More about: Holiday Wreath Sale

This Friday, November 9 at 7:30 pm

Live at The Country Inn in Berkeley Springs Classical Guitarist Candice Mowbray in concert.

Classical guitarist Candice Mowbray masterfully engages audiences in emotionally provocative and entertaining music with a mélange of classic and modern guitar compositions from Europe and the Americas. With an affinity for Latin American music, her current program showcases compositions by two tango composers: Astor Piazzolla and Maximo Diego... More about: Classical Guitarist Candice Mowbray in Concert

The Chef Eric band will compete in for the chance to represent the Baltimore Blues Society at the 24th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN , for the title of "best new blues band" sponsored by the Blues Foundation.

The band’s Cd “ Today’s Special”, qualified the band as one of 3 finalists from the Mid-Atlantic region.

The event will be in Baltimore on Nov 24th, at Rosedale American Legion, 1311 Seling Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21237.

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Did you miss the 2007 Apple Harvest Festival Parade? If so, you missed a beautiful day and great parade with various bands, floats, classic cars and participants. If you missed it then you are in luck because we were there taking pictures of every bit of the parade.

Have pictures of something that we missed? Send them to us! What did you think about the parade? Leave a comment below!

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Martinsburg, WV - On Saturday, October 20, 2007, over 200 runners, walkers and rollers gathered at the starting line at the Dorothy McCormack Wellness Center for the 2007 Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival 5K (also known as the Apple Trample).

The course followed Tennessee Avenue to King Street. Runners then made a left turn onto Raleigh Street, Right on Martin Street, and right onto Queen Street, and followed Queen Street to the finish line near Martinsburg High School. The winning... More about: 2007 Apple Trample 5K Pictures / Results / Race Recap