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Charleston Is West Virginia’s Hottest Destination For Craft Beer Lovers
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Charleston was first named West Virginia’s state capital in 1870.
Streaked with huge stretches of the Appalachians, West Virginia has earned ample popularity of its ample pure magnificence, with no scarcity of spectacular preserves to discover throughout the state. Prime-tier mountain climbing locations vary from New River Gorge Nationwide Park to Harpers Ferry Nationwide Historic Park, whereas roaring waterfalls and speeding rivers could be discovered all throughout the area—and water isn’t the one factor that flows freely throughout West Virginia.
From the center of Morgantown to the Ohio-Huge Sandy confluence, West Virginia’s craft beer scene has been booming for years, with the state capital of Charleston serving as one of many high locations for craft brewery crawls. Residence to simply beneath 50,000 folks in 2020, this riverside metropolis is without doubt one of the smallest state capitals in all the U.S., however regardless of its small measurement, there’s a surprisingly massive array of breweries and bars to discover alongside the Kanawha River.
West Virginia grew to become a U.S. state on June twentieth, 1863.
Whereas top-tier bars have been working throughout Charleston for the reason that flip of the twenty first century, the town skilled a brewing growth simply final yr, including three new spots to its roster by the tip of 2022. Simply off of Capitol Avenue, Fife Avenue Brewing has rapidly develop into an area favourite due to its numerous beer choice and flavorful consolation meals. Beers round right here vary from hearty Chucks P-51 porter to ardour fruit-loaded Kanawha kettle bitter, each pairing completely with a kimchi buffalo rooster dip grilled cheese—and as an added bonus, fellow newcomer Quick Story Brewing is situated simply subsequent door, providing a wealth of hop-heavy IPAs that first earned acclaim on the brewery’s unique Rivesville location.
Additional north over the Elk River, the family-owned Charleston Nano Brewery has mastered the artwork of small batch brewing, crafting a constantly-rotating array of ales and lagers for all to take pleasure in. Whereas rye IPAs, crimson ales, and a large assortment of fruit-forward Czech pilsners are all gracing the menu, the venue additionally specializes within the high quality artwork of root beer, making it a very appropriate vacation spot for households. And whereas 2022 has been a very productive yr for Charleston’s brewing scene, the town is not any stranger to unimaginable beer bars as properly, with East Finish Pub serving as a high spot for hearty pub fare paired with brews from all throughout the nation.
The West Virginia State Capitol constructing was accomplished in 1932.
In fact, it’s finest to not drink on an empty abdomen, so you should definitely swing by considered one of downtown Charleston’s many eating places earlier than you kick off your crawl. If you happen to’re within the temper for masterfully-crafted barbecue, Dem 2 Brothers And A Grill is an absolute must-visit, with flavorful brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, and mac & cheese all gracing the menu. If you happen to’d favor to stay to the downtown district, pad kee mao and massaman curry are only a few dishes up for grabs at Chow Thai, a comfy venue that’s house to some significantly spicy Southeast Asian delicacies.
Whereas Charleston is way from the biggest state capital in the USA, this riverside metropolis is house to a king-sized beer scene, with no scarcity of unimaginable breweries and pubs to discover throughout a go to. As you intend your subsequent highway journey throughout the Appalachians, you should definitely avoid wasting room on the itinerary for a pint in West Virginia’s high vacation spot for craft beer.
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West Virginia has one of the most dangerous parks in America
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WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) – West Virginia boasts some magnificent parks, but one study warns visitors to be cautious when visiting this Mountain State marvel.
Personal injury litigators at Triumph Law, P.C. found that New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is the seventh most dangerous national park in the US.
New River Gorge has 5 deaths per 1 million visits.
Someone dies in a national park every 29 hours and most deaths are due to human factors rather than nature.
Top 10 Most Dangerous National Parks in America
#
National Park
State(s) / District / Territory
Average yearly visits
Total deaths (2013-2023)
Deaths per 1 million visits
1
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
AZ
215,881
60
25.27
2
Virgin Islands National Park
VI
299,756
33
10.01
3
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
NY, PA
252,268
17
6.13
4
Colorado National Monument
CO
441,356
29
5.97
5
Big Bend National Park
TX
431,241
28
5.90
6
Denali National Park & Preserve
AK
478,153
28
5.32
7
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
WV
1,291,650
72
5.07
8
Redwood National and State Parks
CA
444,254
22
4.50
9
Death Valley National Park
CA, NV
1,219,446
51
3.80
10
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
CA
1,680,761
69
3.73
The study analyzed data from official fatality rates occurring in 153 popular national parks across America. it gathered data from the US National Park Service spanning 11 years, from the beginning of 2013 until the end of 2023.
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West Virginia white couple alleged to have kept five adopted black children ‘locked in barn and used as slaves’
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A white couple from West Virginia have been accused of child neglect after allegedly forcing their adopted black children to work as ‘slaves’ and locking them in a barn.
Donald Ray Lantz, 63, and Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, 62, pleaded not guilty at Kanawha County court on Tuesday to multiple charges, including human trafficking of a minor child, use of a minor child in forced labour, and child neglect creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury or death, according to local news outlet Metro News.
They also face allegations of human rights violations, over specifically targeting black children and forcing them to work because of their race, Metro News said.
Kanawha County circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers claimed that the children were “used basically as slaves”, citing what the indictment alleges.
The couple were first arrested in October 2023 after a wellness check led to the discovery of two of the couple’s five adopted children – aged six, nine, 11, 14 and 16 – living in inhumane conditions at a property in Sissonville.
In a previous statement made to the court, Whitefeather alleged that the barn where the 14 and 16-year-old were found in was a “teenage clubhouse” and denied that they were locked in.
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A nine-year-old girl was found inside the main house before Lantz came home with an 11-year-old boy and later, Whitefeather returned with a six-year-old.
Their bail has been set at $500,000 each, up from the previous amount of $200,000.
A trial date for the couple has been set for 9 September.
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July hearing set for senator’s challenge of election results • West Virginia Watch
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A hearing has been scheduled in the case of a West Virginia senator challenging the results of the primary election, which he lost.
Sen. Chandler Swope, R-Mercer, filed a challenge to the election results in seven Mingo County precincts after losing the Republican primary to opponent Craig Hart.
The hearing will be at 9 a.m. July 18 at the Mingo County Courthouse.
In a notice filed earlier this month, Swope said he intends to challenge all votes cast in seven precincts in Mingo County. He requested to examine poll books across the county and reserves the right to amend the challenge to include additional precincts if irregularities are found.
According to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, Hart won 75% or 2,152 votes in Mingo County, while Swope captured 364 and former state Del. Eric Porterfield had 344.
In total, Hart won the election with 4,847 votes amounting to about 40%, while Swope had 4,384 votes, or approximately 37%. Porterfield had 2,633 or 22% of the votes.
Swope’s challenge includes four affidavits and an unsworn letter from Mingo County voters alleging irregularities with the primary election.
Based on the voter accounts and a Republican turnout of more than 70% percent in 12 of 28 precincts, compared with an approximately 47% Republican turnout for the county during the 2020 primary, Swope’s challenge says it appears many Mingo County voters were improperly given a choice about which primary they wanted to participate in, rather than being given the ballot of their respective party registration.
“These issues span multiple precincts, and in all likelihood, explain the unusually high number of Republican ballots submitted,” Swope’s challenge said.
In a joint motion, Swope and Hart requested a procedural hearing around July 1 to discuss procedural issues ahead of the July 18 hearing. They noted that both have filed Freedom of Information Act requests with the Mingo County Clerk’s Office.
Anthony Majestro, a Charleston attorney representing Hart, said the Mingo commission has agreed to allow them to review the poll books Friday to see if it’s mathematically possible for Swope to win the election in the challenged precincts.
Majestro said Swope’s challenge of specific precincts raises issues of disenfranchising people who correctly voted and possibly affecting other races. Swope’s argument about the high percentage of Republican votes cast in the primary is misleading, Majestro said, because it does not take into account independent voters, the number of which have increased in the past few years as the number of registered Democrats has declined.
According to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office, in April 2020, Mingo County had 3,291 registered Republicans, 12,691 registered Democrats and 1,987 independent voters. As of April 2024, the county has 5113 registered Republicans, 7,202 Democrats and 2,295 independent voters.
“It shouldn’t surprise anybody that the independents are voting in the Republican primary rather than the Democratic primary, because there were no contested races in the Democratic primary …no local races contested,” Majestro said.
Swope was one of four West Virginia senators to lose seats during the primary election last month.
Mingo County Commission President Nathan Brown did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
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