Bluefield Yarn Company proves that niche retail is important to revitalizing small towns. Karen Rideout’s charming little shop has everything you’d expect from a community yarn store. The shelves are lined with hundreds of skeins of yarn in rainbow hues and varied textures. In one corner, you’ll find cute Binkwaffle dumpling bags and needle rolls. In another, a display of…
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Recent Stories from the Magazine
Taste of Tradition
The new owners of Appalachian Mountain Specialty Foods in Spencer build on a line of favorite flavors. Veronica Stover was devastated when she heard Steve and Marialice Seaman, who started Appalachian Mountain Specialty Foods more than two decades ago, were retiring. A 15-year customer, Stover appreciated the traditional Appalachian flavors—and the associated memories—the Seamans brought to their sauces and mixes….
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Maestro!
Meet Lawrence Loh, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s new conductor. There’s a new baton in town. After a long selection process, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has selected Lawrence Loh as its new conductor and music director. He’ll make his official debut on September 23 at the Clay Center in Charleston. Loh, who grew up in southern California, fell in…
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Eating on the Square
Hinton has become a dining destination with two unique restaurants. There are many reasons to visit Hinton: a charming historic downtown, outdoor recreation on the New River, a hub for railroad enthusiasts, and close proximity to both Sandstone Falls and Pipestem Resort State Park. But two unexpected—yet equally deserving—reasons are The Market on Courthouse Square and Chessie’s on the Square….
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Finding Nebo
Pizza connoisseurs are flocking to Pizzas & Cream, a tiny treasure tucked away in Clay County. Are you ready for a culinary surprise in one of the most unexpected places? Hop in the car and head to Nebo. Yes, Nebo, a teeny unincorporated town in Clay County. Take exit 40 off Interstate 79 and drive north on West Virginia Route…
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