In the Chef’s Corner: The Red Rooster Café
By Vanessa Roach
The Red Rooster Café, located on Elk Street in Gassaway, resides in a building constructed in 1905. For many years the building housed the Gassaway Midland Department Store, and then it became the Braxton County Senior Center until a new facility was built.
West Virginia 150: Celebrating 150 Years of Mountain State Success
By Charles Morris West Virginia—the only state formed by Presidential decree—became a state on June 20, 1863. In the midst of the Civil War, with skirmishes and battles surrounding them, the state’s founding fathers worked through major decisions about electing officials, writing a constitution, choosing a site for the state capitol and the many other […]
From the Gridiron: The State’s Most Unique Burgers
By Marta Tankersley Autumn is approaching and soon the cool mountain air will turn the hills red, yellow and orange. With the changing season comes another change—the boys of summer become the men of the gridiron. As we gear up for football season, West Virginia Executive invites you to take a little detour from your […]
In the Chef’s Corner – Huntington Prime
By Mike Bowe Huntington Prime opened in February 2010 in the West Virginia Building located in downtown Huntington.
Discovering Our Past – Remembering the Civil War
By O. James Lighthizer As America marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, a pivotal turning point in history that has captivated the imagination of generations with its dramatic narrative, thousands of people are seeking out ways to participate in the commemoration. While outstanding books or documentaries can convey a tremendous amount of information, […]
In the Chef’s Corner: Provence Market Café and Marketplace
By Anne Hart
As a West Virginia native, I always thought I would be a doctor. While most kids were playing with dolls and cars, I was making a mess in the kitchen. The microscope, slides, test tubes and chemicals from my chemistry set were overrunning the space previously occupied by my Little Suzy Homemaker Easy Bake Oven. After receiving my degree in biology, a funny thing happened on the way to the lab…