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!
Photo Series: A Day in Matewan, WV

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of introducing my co-worker at The Hub Kaycie Stushek and my dear friend Daniel Raines to one of my favorite West Virginia communities, Matewan.
First Ever Open Mic Night Sparks a New Creative Community in McDowell County

I walked in and saw a packed room, buzzing with positive energy. Everyone was there, at the Sterling Drive-In in Welch, West Virginia, to hear creative people express themselves.
Can We Grow a Culture of Entrepreneurship in West Virginia’s Coalfields?

Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of a small community. It defines the look and feel of downtown. In Madison, Renee’s School of Dance is a big part of that.
In Princeton, Entrepreneur Contest Brings Four New Businesses to Mercer Street

In Princeton, four entrepreneurs have been awarded grants to open businesses in the small city’s main street.