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daily304 - Episode 09.07.2024
Saturday, 7 September, 2024
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Discover unique history, world-class outdoor recreation and more in Stonewall Country…Beckley celebrates the launch of its new food truck court…and two buildings in Bluefield are recognized for their important contributions to Black history…on today’s daily304. #1 – From LEWIS COUNTY CVB – Stonewall Country is easy to get to and hard to forget. The boyhood home of Stonewall Jackson offers rich and unique historic sites, world-class outdoor recreation, a spectacular resort and incredible Appalachian arts and cuisine. This north-central region of West Virginia is home to Stonewall Resort State Park, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (site of history and mystery!), Mountaineer Military Museum, the Museum of American Glass and more. Whether you're looking for an epic weekend, Spiker Bull Ride, or want to do a winery tour, the calendar is filled with exciting events. Plan a visit this fall! Read more: https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/Fall-is-the-perfect-time-for-a-visit-to-Stonewall-Country-.html?soid=1102621043105&aid=YIq-0f8OGB4 #2 – From WV NEWS – Sarah Carter, along with the Beckley-Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, has launched the Fire ’N Ice Food Truck Court in Beckley. The food truck court, located at the corner of Pinewood Drive and Market Road, provides a dedicated space for food trucks to serve the Beckley and Raleigh communities, as well as the broader southern West Virginia region. Carter, the owner of the Fire ’N Ice Food Truck, envisioned creating a central location where food trucks could consistently operate, making it easier for customers to find and enjoy a variety of food options in one place. This innovative concept is not only a first for Beckley but also a pioneering effort within the state of West Virginia. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/fire-n-ice-food-truck-court-opens-as-beckleys-new-culinary-hub/article_645eca5e-64c3-11ef-b0e5-0f5af756cf88.html #3 – From WVNS-TV – Though much of their history may be forgotten in the minds of the average citizen now, two buildings in Bluefield are being recognized for their past in the era of segregation. The buildings, located on Logan and Wayne streets, were once home to two hotels that operated during the time of racial segregation: The Travelers’ Inn and Hotel Thelma. They were also listed in The Negro Motorist Green Book, used for people of color to find areas that allowed for them to move safely through, affording them the ability to avoid potential harassment and even lynching during the time of Jim Crow. Registered as a singular entity, the Bluefield Green Book Historic District (as it is now known) is considered the smallest historic district in West Virginia to be placed on the National Register. The buildings’ status on the register affords them the opportunity to receive grants and funding avenues to promote rehabilitation and reuse. Read more: https://www.wvnstv.com/history/west-virginia-history/bluefield-welcomes-the-smallest-historic-district-in-west-virginia/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
