When Bourbon Prime opened its doors earlier this year inside the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, the vision was for the restaurant and bar to tell the story of the Appalachian spirit through bourbon and steak.
The farm-to-fork movement has captivated the country and only continues to grow in appreciation and prominence. With more than 70 established farm markets in West Virginia, each one strives to bring their customers fresh, local produce grown in the communities in which they serve.
Southern West Virginia is seeing a rebirth in entrepreneurial opportunity along the Hatfield McCoy Trail System, which has gone from 4,000 annual all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders to more than 39,000 in its 16-year history.
According to the West Virginia Division of Tourism’s annual report, the Mountain State generated $14 in taxes for every $1 spent on advertising in Fiscal Year 2016. As the state continually searches for ways to increase revenue and diversify its struggling economy, organizations such as Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad (DGVR), the Hatfield McCoy Trail System and Racer Productions are providing massive opportunities for statewide economic development and diversification.
Nestled in the southern part of Harrison County, WV, a winding stream runs through a 180-acre piece of land known as Lost Creek Farm. For more than 150 years and six generations, Lost Creek Farm was a full-scale, highly productive vegetable, poultry and cattle farm cared for by the family of Amy Dawson. Today, Dawson and her partner, Mike Costello, are working to reinvigorate the land and restore it to a fully operational farm.
Long lines and chaos are hallmarks of the holiday season starting late on Thanksgiving night with the madness that is Black Friday. Shoppers wait hours outside of box stores to purchase smart TVs and iPads at discounted prices. However, in small towns across West Virginia, the true sentiment of the holiday season is brought to life on Small Business Saturday. Downtowns light up, locals venture out to find thoughtful and heartfelt gifts for loved ones, and small business owners welcome shoppers with open arms.