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.”
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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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Public transportation in West Virginia faces ongoing funding issues, with services lacking in many communities throughout the state, including Kanawha County, where the KRT system recently cut several routes and did away with Sunday service.
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia voters heading to the polls for May’s primary will see a major change this year – the Republican Party’s primary will be closed.
Starting with this election, only voters registered as Republicans will be allowed to vote in the Republican primary. Independent and unaffiliated voters will no longer be able to participate in those primaries, a shift from previous elections.
With the deadline to change party affiliation approaching, officials are urging voters to check their registration status now. Jimmy Willis said voters who want to take part in the Republican primary should confirm their party affiliation and make changes if needed.
“They’ll have to look on the Secretary of State’s website or go to the county courthouse and get their party affiliation switched if they know they’re not a registered Republican and would like to vote in the Republican primaries, they can just go do that,” Willis said. “But, if they’re unsure, they can just look it up online and go from there. But, it’s just important that people know that they’re going to have to be Republicans to vote in the primary this year.”
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The last day to change party affiliation is April 21. West Virginia’s primary is May 12. More information, click HERE.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Fairmont woman has pleaded guilty in federal court for trafficking meth in north central West Virginia.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia announced via press release that Michelle Gallo, 57, of Fairmont, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of meth and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime.
According to court documents, Gallo admitted to working with others to sell meth and other drugs and had firearms with her during this work.
Gallo faces 10 years to life in prison for the drug charge and five years to life for the firearms charge.
