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New businesses booming in Putnam County

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1 year ago

August 3, 2024

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PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Putnam County is one of the fastest growing spots in West Virginia.

A new laundromat, sports complex in Hurricane, and apartment complex are just some of the new developments.

Ashley Alford Glance with the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce said there’s a reason why so many businesses choose the county as their new home.

“We are seeing a population growth and the reason we see that population growth is attributed to a couple different things. Our ease of access, of course, you know easily you can get wherever. We have that small town feel but we do have some of the amenities that you might want like in a city,” Glance said.

Residents have concerns about too much growth, but Glance said they try to make good decisions when picking locations for business.

“They choose to live here because of the ease of access and that they’re not sitting stuck somewhere because of an accident. We do try to make sure that we work with the DOT, the DOH to alleviate any problems that might come about,” Glance said.

Prestige Primary Care relocated to a building off Teays Valley Road after 25 years in South Charleston. Dr F. Scott Moore said they moved to remain an independent practice and be closer to home.

“Both myself and my business partner have seen nothing but positive growth in our business. We get a lot of phone calls on a daily basis as new patient requests, and it’s all been great,” Moore said.

Prestige Primary Care opened at its new location in early May, and Moore said he couldn’t ask for a better start.

“Biggest thing I’d say is just, the past three months from a business point of view has been probably three of the happiest months I’ve had.”

The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce said other new businesses will open soon.

Sunny Skies Boutique will open in the fall on Main Street in Hurricane, replacing Peyton and Poppi. Teays Valley Tire Service will be turned into three different unannounced businesses after renovations are complete, and Poca is also getting a new boutique called Lula Belle.

Alford Glance said new businesses have opened up in that area because of the newly developed shopping center in Poca.

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Ohio State takes on West Virginia

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41 minutes ago

December 13, 2025

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West Virginia Mountaineers (8-3) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten)

Cleveland; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buckeyes -4.5; over/under is 143.5

BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State takes on West Virginia at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Buckeyes have a 6-1 record against non-conference oppponents. Ohio State ranks ninth in the Big Ten with 16.4 assists per game led by Bruce Thornton averaging 4.2.

The Mountaineers are 8-3 in non-conference play. West Virginia is 3-3 against opponents with a winning record.

Ohio State averages 87.4 points, 29.0 more per game than the 58.4 West Virginia gives up. West Virginia has shot at a 45.4% clip from the field this season, 3.4 percentage points greater than the 42.0% shooting opponents of Ohio State have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: Thornton is shooting 62.3% and averaging 21.7 points for the Buckeyes. John Mobley Jr. is averaging 13.7 points.

Honor Huff is shooting 41.5% and averaging 17.3 points for the Mountaineers. Brenen Lorient is averaging 10.2 points over the last 10 games.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Critically wounded West Virginia National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation

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13 hours ago

December 12, 2025

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Critically wounded West Virginia National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation

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E-News | Downtown Dash planned Dec. 13

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December 12, 2025

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Join the Main Street Morgantown family-friendly holiday shopping event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 13) in Downtown Morgantown.

The event will feature a district-wide scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes and the opportunity to explore holiday pop-up markets by Hoot and Howl, The Co-Op and Apothecary Ale House.

While exploring downtown shops, participants who spot DASH the Dog can collect stamps. Each stamp brings participants closer to the chance of winning prizes from downtown merchants such as gift cards and goods. To qualify for prizes, completed Downtown Dash Guides with five or more stamps must be turned into Hoot and Howl, The Co-Op, Apothecary Ale House or at Breezeline’s play-to-win tent on Courthouse Square.

As a break from shopping, parents and their little ones can visit Kids Craft, Cookies & Cocoa Central at the WARD Building to enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa and cookie bar and children’s crafts provided by Hotel Morgan sponsored by Main Street Morgantown and Breezeline.

Visitors can also visit the beautiful 25-foot-tall holiday tree on display at Courthouse Square, a collaboration between the City of Morgantown, Monongalia County and Main Street Morgantown.

Sponsored by Breezeline, the Downtown Dash celebrates the holiday season, promotes walking and shopping throughout the downtown district, and supports local businesses by driving foot traffic directly to storefronts.

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