The Observer

Stories of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle

Introducing SIGHTLINE.

SIGHTLINE stories are in-depth explorations intended to engage and inform the community on key topics. Each SIGHTLINE story takes the form of a multi-part series, published in both our monthly print issue and on our website. Each SIGHTLINE series begins with a post tagged SIGHTLINE INTRODUCES – start here to get caught up.

St. Paul’s Church — paid for and built by the members of the congregation.

Remembering Hartstown

August 1, 2020 By

Appalachia is often viewed through a narrow lens. The stories of Black communities throughout the region are often left untold or simply overlooked. Acknowledging these communities and preserving their stories helps us to truly understand the broad patterns of the cultural landscape in which we live today.

lines of solar panels that extend far into the distance which are part of a commercial solar array.

Solar in Jefferson County

July 29, 2020 By

With this post, The Observer introduces SIGHTLINE stories, in-depth explorations intended to engage and inform the community on key topics. Our first SIGHTLINE story explores the implications of large-scale solar development in Jefferson County.