Hinton starts up a community conversation to get things done
With a month of community conversations in the books, Hinton’s newly organized “Chat & Chew” is seen as a success in bringing people together to discuss ideas, projects, and current happenings.
Madison’s new strategy to drive Open Mic attendance a success – Community Matters
Once a month, for the past three months in Madison, the Coal River Artists Musicians and Performers (CAMP WV) have been hosting an Open Mic Night at the Boone Arts and Heritage Center, next to the Coal Heritage Museum on Main Street. They’ve been holding it the last Saturday of each month at 6 p.m.
Grafton students create new Sidewalk Chalk Festival to raise funds for community event
The local Espresso Yourself Coffee House in Grafton has become a community gathering space for people of all ages, including a group of creative Grafton High School students who participate in the school’s theatre and show choir group, band, and are also art students.
100 Richwood residents rally to dream community projects
On May 31, more than 100 people interested in learning about and participating in community activities gathered in the Alumni Hall in Richwood, WV.
Small Business Spotlight: Carnivore BBQ
Carnivore BBQ: We are in the Hamlin area and are a mobile, or pop-up, food vendor. You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/feedyourinnercaveman/.
Belington’s Golden Rule building seeing a new day
In the small town of Belington stands a 116 year old building that is reminiscent of West Virginia’s heyday of coal, and the money it once brought to Barbour County.
Support your farmers by signing up for a CSA – Wild Ramp now accepting signups
It’s CSA time! 2018’s growing season is now under way, and that means the door is open to take part in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
Photo Series: Tour Bike Friendly Mullens in Wyoming County, WV
On a beautiful fall morning in early October, I took a road trip down to Mullens, West Virginia, located in the hills of Wyoming County, south of Beckley.
Hinton, Matewan, Princeton, Richwood, and Whitesville celebrate community successes
Five communities are gearing up to kick off the next round of The Hub’s HubCAP Communities of Achievement Program.
UPDATE: “Almost a reality” – Whitesville awaits decision to create ambitious rail trail project
The community of Whitesville, WV has been awarded an Abandoned Mine Land grant in the amount of $2.25 million for the construction of the Clear Fork Rail Trail!
