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West Virginia eatery among Yelp’s “outrageous outdoor dining spots”
An eatery in West Virginia was named among the most “outrageous outdoor dining spots” by Yelp.
Yelp released its “10 Outrageous Outdoor Dining Spots 2025” list, and Hillbilly Hot Dogs in Lesage was included.
The iconic eatery in Cabell County is known for its gourmet hot dogs “with flavor combos as unusual as the place itself,” according to Yelp. Diners can eat in two repurposed school buses, enjoy hot dogs at picnic tables, check out the kissing booth or stop by the wedding chapel, all while capturing breathtaking views of the Ohio River.
Hillbilly Hot Dogs even has a “Weenie Song,” set to the tune of the old vaudeville song “Where the Money Goes.”
If the unique atmosphere isn’t enough to sell you, the joint also serves “next-level amazing” hot dogs, according to Yelp. Its menu features more than 20 specialty hot dogs. Hillbilly Hot Dogs also serves burgers, sandwiches and other meals.
“Hillbilly Hot Dogs not only lives up to the hype, it exceeds it,” a Yelp reviewer wrote in 2024.
Sonny and Sherry Knight opened the eatery in September 1999, and it’s still going strong in 2025. The business has evolved and expanded since its opening, saying it owes its success to “all of you thousands of weenie lovers who visit us each and every year.”
Sonny Knight, known as the “Weenie Man,” died in 2021, and Sherry Knight continues to run the restaurant. It is open Monday and Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Yelp said it compiled a list of 10 places that offered unique outdoor dining experiences and received top ratings from Yelp users to create the list.
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West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on March 30, 2026
The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 30.
Winning Powerball numbers from March 30 drawing
07-11-31-41-57, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2
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Winning Lotto America numbers from March 30 drawing
01-21-44-47-48, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 02
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from March 30 drawing
5-7-5
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Winning Daily 4 numbers from March 30 drawing
3-5-2-0
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Winning Cash 25 numbers from March 30 drawing
03-05-10-16-19-21
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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W.Va. courts data centers statewide, touting billions in investment amid AI demand
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia leaders are pushing to attract large data centers across the state, including sites in Mason County and Putnam County, citing growing demand for artificial intelligence and data storage and the potential for major economic gains.
State officials maintain the projects could bring billions of dollars in investment while forecasting increased tax revenue that could support local services.
“We’re talking multi-billion dollar investment,” said Del. Kathie Hess Crouse, R-Putnam. “When that comes about and you start receiving the personal property taxes from that, we are looking at millions of dollars going toward our emergency services, millions of dollars going toward our school levies.”
However, some experts caution the long-term economic benefits may be limited.
“Most or many of the jobs that are created are temporary,” said Kelly Allen with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy. “The biggest job is related to the construction, and then there are typically few permanent jobs. Those don’t necessarily go to local West Virginia workers.”
Questions also remain about who will benefit most from the investment. While data centers can generate significant property tax revenue, a recently passed law could shift much of that money away from local communities.
In 2025, West Virginia lawmakers approved House Bill 2014, which allows the state to collect most of the property tax revenue from data centers. Experts say that could leave counties, municipalities and school districts with less direct economic impact than expected.
Beyond economics, environmental concerns are also being raised — particularly around water usage.
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection requires large water users to report their usage annually. State leaders said companies must submit environmental and engineering plans.
“They’ve submitted detailed engineering and environmental plans, and they’re working on water and mitigation strategies,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. “There’s a long-term commitment to responsible development. We’re going to have plans to limit the noise. We’re going to do it the right way from a water perspective.”
Still, some critics say oversight may not go far enough. Reporting requirements occur after water is used, and there are currently no caps on consumption.
“Large-scale data centers could consume up to 5 million gallons of water a day in some scenarios,” Dr. Nathaniel Hitt with the WV Rivers Coalition. “Local communities simply do not know whether that’s going to be the situation for their local data center, because there’s no transparency for what amount of water will be used or from where that water will come.”
As more projects are proposed across West Virginia, experts say key questions remain about their long-term impact on local economies, natural resources and whether the promised benefits will fully materialize.
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