This edition is truly special. It features the comprehensive list of our Best of West Virginia winners, celebrating businesses, attractions, and people who make our state shine. Plus, you’ll meet our esteemed West Virginian of the Year—a remarkable individual who has elevated our state on the national level. And for holiday magic, explore our guide to West Virginia’s Hallmark Holiday towns, where festive charm comes to life.
On the cover: Nikki’s 1952 M37 Dodge Power Wagon looks like it just rolled off the set of a Hallmark movie. Photographed by Nikki Bowman Mills
Features
West Virginian of the Year
We celebrate a man who brings big flavor and big honors to West Virginia.
Picture-Perfect Holiday Towns
Get all the feels of the season in these set-worthy settings throughout
the state.
Meet Our 2024 Best of WV Winners
The votes are in, the people have spoken, and it’s time to announce the
winners for a brand new year of Best of West Virginia.
Editor’s Letter
discover
Outdoor Fun
Jog down a candy cane lane this holiday
season.
Celebration
Snowshoe Mountain Resort celebrates
50 years, ’70s-style.
Living Loves
Keep your loved ones warm and cozy all
winter long with some of our favorite gift ideas.
THREE Things
Glide through the winter months at these
outdoor rinks.
THIS
Heritage Farm’s enchanting Christmas Village and upcoming snow park promise to be snow much fun.
Reads
Author Laura Jackson explores West Virginia with wit and charm in her debut book.
Shopping
The Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce helps create community by elevating artisans.
Book Club
WV Living Book Club is gearing up for a new year of West Virginia reads.
HAndmade
Lewisburg’s John Preston helps keep the music playing with his handmade masterpieces.
HIstory
The Historic Granada Theater and its prized organ make a triumphant return.
How We Did IT
The Weishars of Wheeling have played
roles in the evolving glass industry for five generations.
taste
Restaurant
Two couples with big ideas found a home—
and success—in the Lost River Valley with Lost + Found Pizza and Provisions.
Restaurant
A career change leads to Theo Yianni’s success in Weirton.
Recipes
Add a little spice to cold winter days with these vibrant, flavorful dishes inspired by some of our favorite Southwestern recipes.
Libations
Abolitionist Ale Works finds success as a
brewery and watering hole.
Statewide Dining Guide
Discover new places to eat across
the state.
live
Local
Chestnut Hill Candle Company at the top of the Northern Panhandle illuminates its community.
aWAY
Discover Laurel River Club B&B’s farm-stay experience.
Creatively
Kelson Thorne uses art to provide for his
community and depict what inspires him.
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