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West Virginia restaurant to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — West Virginia restaurant Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early August 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the Jalapenos, located at 283 WV-2, New Martinsville, […]
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
Stephen Colbert jokes about Babydog “You fools! You can’t have a dog at the same convention as Kristi Noem”
Stephen Colbert joked about Babydog, Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog, running for President, saying she would be better than Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy because "She takes her worm medication."
Founder of iconic West Virginia pizza chain Gino's dies
William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant, the founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti House, has died. He was 94.Grant died Wednesday, according to an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. Remembering William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant A native of Huntington, Grant founded Gino's in 1961. He gradually expanded the business, which currently has around 40 locations around West Virginia. Grant also owned several locations of another West Virginia staple, Tudor's Biscuit World.Grant remained committed to supporting the Huntington community throughout his life, including the Marshall Artist Series, the arts and entertainment organization for Marshall University."Kenney was a visionary, he was not one to be satisfied with being just another pizza place, he always wanted more for his hometown and tried to bring that to them," the obituary said. "In his attempt to become a successful businessman, Kenney never failed to forget his roots."He is survived by three children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
West Virginia governor’s bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night.
Betly celebrates 1 year of iGaming in West Virginia by giving back
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s a major milestone in the world of gaming for West Virginians! Friday marks the first anniversary of iGaming in the state. To mark the anniversary, Betly Casino and Sportsbook is celebrating with a generous donation to a local charity. They gave United Way of Central West Virginia $5,000! “It’s important […]
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