July 30 is International (or World) Friendship Day! Originally chartered by the United Nations in 2011, the day celebrates our many shared interests and desires with nations across the globe. So, the hope is that through friendship and creating bonds of trust, together we can combat poverty, violence, and [...]
When you move to a new community, you don't always know where to get the latest local information. Here is a feed from a local North-Central West Virginia paper that can keep you up to date on city projects, outdoor activities, items coming up for a vote in city [...]
Are you planning to sell or buy property in Marion County, WV? If so, you’ll want to keep up to date with the Marion County, WV Market Report from White Diamond. I know that having an accurate understanding of the local market can make or break a deal. In [...]
If you're looking for your new Marion County home from a distance, or if you just want to keep your distance, take a look at these homes with virtual tours. You can see into every nook and cranny, inspect the inside and the outside, and find the perfect place [...]
In West Virginia, being a first-time homebuyer may qualify you for assistance. The West Virginia Housing Development Fund works with a variety of lending partners on programs for first-time homebuyers. They serve to provide affordable housing for residents of West Virginia. The WVHDF not only promotes home loans with positive interest [...]
When you're selling your home empty or maintaining a for sale home in Marion County, there are some items it pays to keep up with during the time on the market. No buyer wants to be confronted with a lawn full of leaves and debris. So, hiring a gardener [...]
Think about shaping up your finances in Marion County. At the start of the year, folks tend to make resolutions about getting in shape. We sign up for the gym or a class. Then we shop for new athletic clothes. Our schedule gets rearranged to accommodate the time for [...]
June 5, 2021, marks the first annual Discover the Friendly City 5K run. The race begins at Palatine Park and ends at Hometown Market which is located in Fairmont's historic downdown. Details are here: Date: June 5 Start Time: 9:00 AM Start Location: Palatine Park, Everest Drive, Fairmont Cost: [...]
Governor Jim Justice is seeking to eliminate the income tax in the State of West Virginia. If he has his way, the state legislature will vote on making it the eighth state with no personal income tax. Baby Steps Here's how he expects the state to move toward joining [...]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Morgantown and surrounding areas with wearing of the green like a native Mountaineer. Whether you are a longtime resident or newly moved here, you can enjoy celebrating holidays like a local. There’s lots to do to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Mountaineer Country. Here [...]
