Podcasts about Richwood

What happens when a community bank thinks beyond deposits and loans? Chad Hoffman, President of Richwood Bank, reveals the unexpected journey from traditional banking to becoming a true community cornerstone and industry disruptor.Growing up a farm boy who scraped hog barns in northern Union County, Chad never imagined leading a financial institution. Yet when tragedy struck his family in 1993, he found himself stepping into banking, eventually transforming a modest $68 million bank with 24 employees into a thriving $1.2 billion institution employing 210 people across nine locations.Chad explains how Richwood Bank pioneered an innovative in-branch coffee shop concept. Unable to sell products due to banking regulations, they created a donation model that benefits local nonprofits while attracting community members who might never otherwise enter a bank. This creative solution has generated nearly $1 million for community organizations while completely reimagining what a bank lobby can be.But the innovation didn't stop with coffee. Recognizing the varying needs of their small business clients, Richwood expanded into marketing services, payroll processing, and business consulting – all stemming from their deep commitment to helping local entrepreneurs succeed. As Chad puts it, "Stronger community businesses make stronger community banks."Throughout the conversation, Chad shares profound leadership insights gained over his 31-year banking career. From the importance of finding mentors to the transformative power of team recognition, he explains how his leadership philosophy evolved from numbers-focused to people-centered. His recommended reading list includes Patrick Lencioni, Simon Sinek, and Jocko Willink – authors who have shaped his understanding of purpose-driven leadership.Whether you're a small business owner, an aspiring leader, or simply someone who cares about community development, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how innovative thinking can revitalize traditional institutions. Ready to reimagine what's possible in your community? Listen now and be inspired to think differently about your own business challenges.Guest Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richwoodbankMain Street Reimagined:Facebook: facebook.com/MainStreetReimaginedThe Main Street Reimagined Podcast, Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqfkmF5bRH0od1d3iiYKs3oEn_gvMYk7NHenry Development Group:Facebook: facebook.com/henrydevelopmentgroupWebsite: www.henrydevelopmentgroup.comDeveloping News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/33110524eb5c/developing-newsLuke Henry:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/luhenryFacebook: facebook.com/luke.henry.148#LeadershipLessons #BusinessInnovation #RichwoodBank #ChadHoffman #LukeInterview #CustomerDrivenGrowth #LeadershipInAction #BankingReimagined #RichwoodCoffee #RichwoodMarketing #RichwoodPayroll #PatrickLencioni #SimonSinek #JohnMaxwell #BusinessTransformation #EntrepreneurMindset #ProblemSolving #LeadershipPrinciples #CultureOfInnovation #PurposeDrivenBusiness #GrowthThroughService #LeadershipGold #ThinkDifferently #BuildBetterBusinesses

9:06 - Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on the passing of former delegate and Marion County Rescue Squad leader Michael Angelucci.  9:15 - Rich Burks Chairman, and Bob Cohen Secretary of the Morgantown Police Review and Advisory Board on the upcoming community survey, meeting schedule, and struggles to fill the nine board positions. 9:30- Jay Rogers from Omni Architects, Dave Biafora, and Russ Rogerson Mon County Development Authority on the redevelopment of the Richwood area. 

These are a few of our favorite things that would make great gifts for artists in our lives. Some are dream big ideas while others are more on the stocking stuffer budget. Armin and I had fun revealing our quirky ideas to each other and we hope you find food for thought as you buy for your artists friends or ask for what you need from others. Here are a few links to what we covered. Val's big ticket gift idea the Live Courageously: Rebloom Retreat. (within' and a hoping!) Artist Lori Seibert is leading a wonderful conference at the wonderful Richwood on the River venue this may. Live Courageously: Rebloom Retreat Armin's big ticket gift idea: A new iPad. LOL! Armin's Rosemary Brushes Val's crazy economical brushes from Amazon Val's "Power of the Press: Apron from Signal Return in Detroit. Armin's Peep hole Val's graphic arts app is Canva Armin's iPhoneography top app is Snapseed Atelier School of Art

In the summer of 1905, the Wild West came alive in the heart of Appalachia, complete with a saloon, a shootout, and a dramatic train attack. Join us as we tell the wild tale of Texas Bill's Wild West Show, which turned a simple sightseeing trip by their performers into a deadly encounter on the train out of Richwood, West Virginia. This was the kind of Wild West show the passengers on that train didn't expect, nor want.Don't miss this episode of the Stories podcast. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or visit our YouTube channel for more Stories of Appalachia. You can also support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron here:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/supportThanks for listening!

Join Lance and Rocky at Longnecks in Richwood for the Bengals Round Table show. Lance and Rocky talk Bengals, fantasy, Bearcats, and even some high school football! Gear up for Week 9 of the NFL with Lance and Rocky

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. A historic manufacturing site in Charleston is undergoing a major overhaul to focus on new economic opportunities…the Appalachian Regional Commission invests nearly $2 million to help connect Mon Forest Towns and promote outdoor recreation tourism…and Appalachian comfort food meets wild game at a new restaurant in Barboursville…on today's daily304. #1 – From STATE JOURNAL – A coalition of city, state and private partners is well on its way toward transforming a massive manufacturing facility on Charleston's East End into a center focused on new economic opportunities. The 9-acre, 110,000-square-foot former home of Kanawha Manufacturing is being overhauled and renovated to become the Charleston LIFT (Learning, Innovation, Food & Technology) Center. The initiative is seeded by funds from the $62.8 million federal grant received by the Appalachian Climate Technologies Coalition (ACT Now Coalition) from the American Rescue Plan Act. According to Andrew Dunlap, director of economic development for the Charleston Area Alliance, there are already three committed tenants for the new facility: Marshall University's Green Battery Research Institute, a food hub/commercial kitchen space and a vocational training center for the Coal Development Corporation. “We're going to have just under 20,000 square feet for a future tenant or tenants,” Dunpap said. “We're out there actively marketing that space right now.” Read more: https://www.statejournal.com/news/historic-manufacturing-site-in-charleston-west-virginia-undergoing-multi-million-overhaul/article_56ce12cb-744c-5e2f-984f-76e5c81aaa8f.html   #2 – From WAJR – The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded nearly $2 million through the POWER Initiative to Woodlands Community Lender on behalf of Mon Forest Towns Partnership for a series of projects to connect towns with the Monongahela National Forest. The investment will help train workers, advance new industries, and build upon the progress toward a brighter future full of economic opportunity in the region. The Mon Forest Towns Partnership is part of a $68.2 million award package and will help develop outdoor recreation economies for 12 coal-impacted communities in eight counties of Monongahela National Forest, according to Executive Director Josh Nease. “We want to promote the region as a cohesive tourism and recreation destination,” Nease said. “It will also advance our work to firmly establish each town as a gateway to the Monongahela National Forest.” The 12 towns and the partnership have been working on projects to make the forest more accessible in the Monongahela National Forest region, including Cowen, Davis, Durbin, Elkins, Franklin, Marlinton, Parsons, Petersburg, Richwood, Seneca Rocks, Thomas, and White Sulphur Springs. Read more: https://wajr.com/2024/10/16/arc-invests-in-mon-forest-towns-through-the-power-initiative/   #3 – From HERALD-DISPATCH – A mixture of Appalachian comfort food and wild game makes Bruno's Spotted Hare “wild and wonderful.” The Barboursville restaurant opened Aug. 28 with a seasonal menu that includes roasted duck breast, fried catfish, leg of rabbit and venison ragu. Owner and chef Bruno Young trained as a sous chef in Chicago before returning to West Virginia, where he helped open the original Huntington Prime. Young said he was inspired to make Bruno's menu Apaplachian-themed but inspired by international flavors. To learn more, check out Bruno's Spotted Hare on Facebook. Read more: https://www.herald-dispatch.com/features_entertainment/dining_guide/brunos-spotted-hares-appalachian-comfort-food-is-wild-and-wonderful/article_97fb8288-8a9a-11ef-9a48-c7f8c3a8ffbf.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Join Lance and Rocky at Longnecks in Richwood for the Bengals Round Table show. Lance and Rocky talk Bengals, fantasy, Bearcats, and even some high school football! Gear up for Week 9 of the NFL with Lance and Rocky

Lance flies solo on this weeks edition of the Bengals Roundtable Show from Longnecks in Richwood. He is joined by the usual suspects, Trags, Chad Brendel, Dan Clasgens, Greg Shoemaker as well as writer Bill Koch on his new book.

Lance flies solo on this weeks edition of the Bengals Roundtable Show from Longnecks in Richwood. He is joined by the usual suspects, Trags, Chad Brendel, Dan Clasgens, Greg Shoemaker as well as writer Bill Koch on his new book.

Join Lance and Rocky at Longnecks in Richwood for the Bengals Round Table show. Lance and Rocky talk Bengals, fantasy, Bearcats, and even some high school football! Gear up for Week 7 of the NFL with Lance and Rocky

Join Lance and Rocky at Longnecks in Richwood for the Bengals Round Table show. Lance and Rocky talk Bengals, fantasy, Bearcats, and even some high school football! Gear up for Week 7 of the NFL with Lance and Rocky

Join Lance and Rocky at Longnecks in Richwood for the Bengals Round Table show. Lance and Rocky talk Bengals, fantasy, Bearcats, and even some high school football! Gear up for Week 6 of the NFL with Lance and Rocky

Join Lance and Rocky at Longnecks in Richwood for the Bengals Round Table show. Lance and Rocky talk Bengals, fantasy, Bearcats, and even some high school football! Gear up for Week 6 of the NFL with Lance and Rocky

Join Lance and Rocky at Longnecks in Richwood for the Bengals Round Table show. Lance and Rocky talk Bengals, fantasy, Bearcats, and even some high school football! Gear up for Week 5 of the NFL with Lance and Rocky

Join Lance and Rocky at Longnecks in Richwood for the Bengals Round Table show. Lance and Rocky talk Bengals, fantasy, Bearcats, and even some high school football! Gear up for Week 5 of the NFL with Lance and Rocky

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, April 1  Experience a WV tradition with a visit to a ramp dinner or festival--yum! An astronomy club in Jane Lew hopes to educate stargazers with its own observatory. Anglers, pack your fishing gear: The WV Gold Rush returns bigger and better than ever…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV EXPLORER – After a long winter, settlers in West Virginia hungrily welcomed the appearance of the wild leek or ramp, one of the first edible plants to ripen in spring. It became the focus of a tradition of community feasts that has long lingered in rural Appalachia. Local communities traditionally host their fundraiser ramp dinners in April and May. Some dinners are small affairs while others feed more than 1,000 -- but travelers are always welcome. West Virginia Explorer shares this year's lineup of ramp festivals, from the granddaddy of all ramp dinners, Feast of the Ramson in Richwood, to Stinkfest in Huntington, which incorporates art and produce dinners, live music and more. Find a ramp dinner you want to attend and mark your calendar, because these events happen only once a year! Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/recreation/agritourism/ramp-dinners-festivals/ #2 – From WBOY-TV – West Virginia can be a great place to stargaze thanks to its mostly rural areas, high mountains and a relative lack of light pollution. The Central Appalachian Astronomy Club in Jane Lew has made sure to take advantage of this using its very own observatory. Retired Clarksburg Fire Chief and President of the CAAC Joe Gonzalez has always had a love for astronomy. More than 20 years ago, he decided to add an observatory to his backyard after he was inspired by a priest in Morgantown who taught astronomy from his own observatory. However, years after the priest's death, Gonzalez was offered the opportunity to take over his observatory and make it a place where all astronomy lovers could enjoy their passion together. “We set it up and after all the years, soon as we plugged the electricity in, everything worked,” Gonzalez said. As a non-profit, the CAAC's goal is to spread knowledge of astronomy to the community, including letting classes visit the observatory and donating hundreds of solar eclipse glasses to places like Insight Astronomy to make sure the community has access to safe watching of the upcoming solar eclipse. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/lewis/jane-lew-based-astronomy-club-hopes-to-educate-community-with-observatory/   #3 – From WVDNR – Anglers, here's great news: The West Virginia Gold Rush will be bigger and better than ever this year and include five times the number of chances to win prizes when the popular trout stocking event returns for its seventh year on April 1. “As a lifelong angler, there's nothing that brings me more joy than to announce the return of this incredible event,” Gov. Jim Justice said. From April 1-13, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will stock more than 50,000 golden rainbow trout at 68 lakes and streams around the state, including waters in or near 15 state parks and forests.  Of the stocked trout, 500 will receive a numbered tag, five times the number of tagged trout in past years. If an angler catches a trout with one of these tags, they can enter the tag number at WVdnr.gov/goldrush for a chance to win big prizes. In addition to increasing the number of tagged trout, the WVDNR is also giving away exclusive Gold Rush merchandise to everyone who reports their tagged golden rainbow trout catch during the event. Read more: https://wvdnr.gov/gov-justice-announces-states-biggest-gold-rush-giveaway/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Come and listen while Host Candace Gish interviews a variety of extraordinary women, whom are working to make the world a better place! #DivasThatCare Born in Richwood, WV, I'm an author, acupuncturist, RV park/campground owner, and all-around Nature lover. Whether writing, working with acupuncture and herbs, cuddling a rescue animal, or hiking in the great outdoors, I have the same intention – to uplift, inspire, empower, and help people and animals – as well as make the world a kinder, more positive place. https://absolutelovepublishing.com/product/atlantis-splitting/

Mark Marshall moved to Nashville in 1977 from his home state of West Virginia. He has worked mostly as a career coach where he has gotten to hear and share stories with thousands of people from every conceivable walk of life. He now works in private practice and as a career coach at UpRise Nashville. He's also a member of The River Writers. Much of his writing draws upon how growing up in Richwood, West Virginia, a small lumber and mining town deep in the West Virginia mountains, has shaped his life.

Lance and Rocky are live from Longnecks Sports Grill in Richwood where they talk all things football. They're joined by guests Chad Brendel, Dan Clasgens, Greg Shoemaker and Kyle Caskey. Tune in!

Lance and Rocky are live from Longnecks Sports Grill in Richwood where they talk all things football. They're joined by guests Chad Brendel, Dan Clasgens, Greg Shoemaker and Kyle Caskey. Tune in!

Lance and Rocky are live from Longnecks Sports Grill in Richwood. They are joined by their usual slew of guests Kyle Caskey, Chad Brendel and Dan Clasgens. We also hear from Brian Callahan and Lou Anarumo about last weeks win and their mindset going into the bye. Tune in!

Lance and Rocky are live from Longnecks Sports Grill in Richwood. They are joined by their usual slew of guests Kyle Caskey, Chad Brendel and Dan Clasgens. We also hear from Brian Callahan and Lou Anarumo about last weeks win and their mindset going into the bye. Tune in!

Lance and Rocky talk all things football live from Longnecks Sports Grill in Richwood and are joined by guests Kyle Caskey and Chad Brendel. Tune in!

Lance and Rocky talk all things football live from Longnecks Sports Grill in Richwood and are joined by guests Kyle Caskey, Chad Brendel and Dan Clasgens. Tune in!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, July 22 He may not be old enough to drink, (Woof!) but your dog is welcome in many WV breweries…Plan a road trip to the Mon Forest Towns…and WV's broadband expansion plan is getting ready to expand in a major way…on today's daily304. #1 – From WBOY Clarksburg – When you take your dog on an outing to one of West Virginia's state parks or indoor dog-friendly places, you'll probably need to eat, and you might even want to unwind a little. If you're traveling through north-central West Virginia, you will find many West Virginia breweries that will let you bring your dog inside. Morgantown Brewing Company gets a “four paws up” from dog owners. Its menu even includes spent grain dog treats for $2, and for humans—deep fried pepperoni rolls, burgers with ghost pepper jack cheese, West Virginia hot dogs and more.  High Ground Brewing in Terra Alta even made a Baby Doge IPA as a tribute to West Virginia's “queen,” Babydog. Other dog-friendly breweries include Short Story Brewing in Rivesville; Mountain State Brewing in Thomas, Bridgeport and Morgantown; and the Rambling Root in Fairmont. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/wboy-com-lists-and-rankings/dog-friendly-breweries-in-north-central-west-virginia/   #2 – From WV TOURISM – The Monongahela National Forest offers endless natural beauty as well as recreational opportunities like camping, fishing and mountain biking. If you're planning a trip, be sure to visit one or more of the Mon Forest Towns that span the length of the forest.  Near Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort state parks, the tiny towns of Thomas and Davis have a vibrant energy and are host to numerous restaurants, unique boutiques and art galleries.  If you're visiting Spruce Knob or Seneca Rocks, plan a stop in Franklin, home to unique attractions like Smoke Hole Caverns and NROCKS Outdoor Adventures. The historic railroad town of Durbin is home to the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad which offers scenic train rides through the mountains.  Visit www.wvtourism.com to learn more about other Mon Forest towns, including Marlinton, Richwood and White Sulphur Springs. Then start planning your Almost Heaven road trip! Read more: https://wvtourism.com/the-magical-towns-of-the-monongahela-national-forest/   #3 – From WOWK-TV — In granting West Virginia $1.2 billion for broadband improvements, the Federal Communications Commission recently found more than 270,000 “dead” spots in West Virginia where there is no service. The good news is that othere is now enough money to connect every home, school and business in the Mountain State that wants it. “There would not be an opportunity to provide, to open up the doors to those types of companies without ubiquitous broadband service throughout West Virginia,” said Mitch Carmichael, West Virginia Economic Development Secretary. West Virginia must deliver its initial broadband plan to the federal government in a month. If approved, the first 20% of the broadband expansion money should arrive in six months and work can get underway. It's hoped every spot in the state will be connected within six years. Read more: https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginias-broadband-expansion-is-underway-expanding/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, July 14  The WV Tech Park welcomes Helicon Chemical to its South Charleston campus…Charleston welcomes the UC Downtown Innovation Hub…and Mountain Lakes restaurants share their recipes…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TECH PARK – The West Virginia Regional Technology Park welcomes the newest tenant, Helicon Chemical, to its South Charleston campus. Helicon is a leading innovator in developing drop-in-ready, upgraded binder for government and commercial propulsion systems, The addition of Helicon to the technology park's esteemed roster of tenants further solidifies its position as a hub for cutting-edge research, development, and innovation in the region.   Partnering with Tech Park tenant AVN, federal, state and local lawmakers, Helicon is using existing infrastructure to manufacture the enhanced binder in West Virginia, bringing jobs to the region while helping to improve national security.   “The partnership we have forged here in West Virginia is a significant step in our ability to deliver enhanced rocket fuel at scale,” said Dr. Wes Naylor, Chief Executive Officer, Helicon. “We look forward to bringing jobs to the community and adding to the rich history of technology development and innovation.”   Read more: https://www.wvtechpark.com/post/w-va-regional-technology-park-helicon-chemical-bring-rocket-fuels-to-its-south-charleston-campus #2 – From WOWK-TV – The ribbon is officially cut on the brand new University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub, located on the corner of Lee and Capitol streets. Primarily funded through a US economic development grant, the new DIH center aims at helping local businesses with coaching, employee training and creating economic opportunities. “We're providing them with the knowledge, the tools and the contacts they need to accelerate their business growth, which will stimulate economic development in the Kanawha Valley as well as help to create jobs,” said Marty Roth, president of the University of Charleston. Read more: https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/university-of-charleston-unveils-new-downtown-innovation-hub/ #3 – From WV EXECUTIVE – The Mountain Lakes region is a top destination for anyone looking for a good bite to eat. From everyday Appalachian comfort food to upscale, modernist cuisine, this region has a little bit of everything. The next time you're traveling through the area, stop for a bite at one of its charming local restaurants. Elk River Hotel & Cafe in Sutton is the perfect spot for anyone looking for casual dining with an exquisite view.  Thyme Bistro in Weston offers a high-end, eclectic atmosphere and a diverse array of dishes, from classic pub-style food to vegan and gluten-free options. Whistle Punk Grill & Taphouse in Richwood uses locally sourced ingredients for dishes ranging from peanut butter on panini to pan-fried gnocchi served with grilled pork. Each of the restaurant owners have been kind enough to share a recipe so you can recreate a delicious meal at home.  Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/in-the-chefs-corner-meals-of-the-mountain-lakes/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--On the same day Governor Jim Justice tells the media to leave his family's private affairs alone, a federal judge says the family's companies need to pay up $400,000 owed to the government.--Justice gets a 90 day extension on the deadline to file financial disclosures in his campaign for U.S. Senate.--Richwood works to rebound as we mark the 7th anniversary of the 2016 flood this week.--In Sports another comeback win for the Reds

Russ Rogerson, Morgantown Area Partnership President and CEO, talks about redeveloping the Richwood area. Dave talks about re-evaluating the effectiveness of local services.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, April 20  Discover (or rediscover) the great outdoors with a family getaway in Almost Heaven…broadband officials seek input from southern West Virginia residents…and get your fill of ramps at these dinners and festivals celebrating the stinky (but delicious!) greens…on today's daily304. #1 – From THE TELEGRAPH (U.K.) –  “The great outdoors” isn't just a stock phrase when it comes to West Virginia: it's a very accurate description of what the state has to offer. So there's no contest when deciding where to take the family on your next adventure: fresh air, astounding vistas and fantastic experiences await. Go hiking, biking or fishing in the Monongahela National Forest or one of West Virginia's many beautiful state parks. Take in the beauty of the Appalachian mountains from horseback at Snowshoe Mountain. Ramp up the excitement with a zipline ride or whitewater rafting in the New River Gorge or an ATV ride on the Hatfield McCoy Trails.  Visit www.wvtourism.com to start planning your Almost Heaven getaway today. Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/discover-america/family-holiday-destination-west-virginia/   #2 – From THE BLUEFIELD TELEGRAPH – The Region I Planning & Development Council invites the public in Southern West Virginia counties to attend a series of listening sessions for the West Virginia Office of Broadband's Digital Equity and Broadband Equity, Access and Development Programs Region I will document questions and concerns about the DE and BEAD programs as well as any other relevant broadband-related issues that should be conveyed to the state Office of Broadband. “We're trying to reach as many groups as possible,” said Kim Odle, executive assistant at Region I. These groups include veterans, commissions on aging, people with disabilities and others having problems with getting broadband service.   Meetings will occur at the following times and locations:   Union: Monroe County Rescue Squad Building, 2 p.m. April 25 Princeton: Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer County Commission courtroom, 10 a.m. April 26 Welch: Old Armory Building, McDowell County Commission, 2 p.m. April 26   Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/broadband-listening-sessions-coming-to-southern-west-virginia/article_77061372-da0b-11ed-bb1c-1ba1ceeb1705.html   #3 – From WV EXPLORER –  After a long winter, settlers in West Virginia hungrily welcomed the appearance of the wild leek or ramp, one of the first edible plants to ripen in spring. It became the focus of a tradition of community feasts that has long lingered in rural Appalachia. Scores of community ramp dinners and full-scale festivals are hosted throughout the state beginning in April and continuing through May. From the annual Feast of the Ramson in Richwood to Stinkfest in Huntington, to smaller community dinners, there are plenty of opportunities to get your fill of ramps and their complementary dishes. (Think ham, scrambled eggs, pinto beans and cornbread…)   WV Explorer has compiled a list of ramp dinners in the coming weeks.    Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/recreation/agritourism/ramp-dinners-festivals/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Contract is finally in place to rebuild schools in Richwood after 2016 flood--A boy is dead after suffering a gunshot wound while hunting with his dad in Pocahontas County--Another investigation of abuse of special needs students in Berkeley County--In Sports the preps continue for the Super Six

Lance and Rocky are LIVE at Longnecks Sports Grill in Richwood. Breaking down Bengals, Bearcats, player stats, future games, and so much more. Tune in!

Lance and Rocky are LIVE at Longnecks Sports Grill in Richwood. Breaking down Bengals, Bearcats, player stats, future games, and so much more. Tune in!

Thursday marks 20 years since the abduction of 11 year old Shawn Hornbeck, as he rode his brand new bike near his Richwood's home. Retired Franklin County Sheriff Gary Toelke talks with Megan Lynch about that day. 

The game between Tygarts Valley High School at Richwood High School from October 1, 2022, as heard on 94.7 WELK in Elkins, WV

Richard Hefner is a founding member of the Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys, West Virginia's longest-running bluegrass band. Hefner's bluegrass banjo playing and tenor vocals have contributed both continuity and much of the “high lonesome” sound for which the band has become so well-known. He has displayed his banjo skills many times as a victor in contests and at the Vandalia Festival. The group was first organized in 1968 around the foursome of Richard Hefner (banjo/tenor vocal), his brother Bill Hefner (guitar/mandolin/baritone vocal), their late uncle Glenn “Dude” Irvine (mandolin), and the late Harley Carpenter (guitar/lead vocal). They took their name from Black Mountain in their native Pocahontas County. For five years the group worked a weekly radio show on WVAR, in Richwood. They also made regular appearances at local events and regional bluegrass festivals. They recorded their first album in January 1971, “Pure Old Bluegrass”, and in the mid-1970s they followed up with a pair of albums: “Million Lonely Days” and “Talk of the County.” More recent albums include “Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys 1968-1973,” “Live at Midnight,” “Live at The Opera House,” and “Live at Greenbrier Valley Theatre.” Richard currently lives with his wife Maddy in Renick and often hosts informal music jams with some of the best musicians in the region at his home place in Mill Point. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/story-sessions/support

We are joined by the dudes in Richwood to talk about their EP "Spirits Weep", history of the band, their upcoming shows and much more! Buy their EP here! Music: Take Cover Ascend Misdirection Spirits Weep

Lori Siebert began her design business in 1987, just 3 years after graduating with a degree in graphic design. With her husband Steve, as her business partner, she spent the first 20 years focused on branding, packaging, and print materials for clients like Target, Nickelodeon, and Bath & Body Works. Her studio also spent a few years doing environmental graphics for the city of Ciniccinatti and for Universal Studios in Florida. About 14 years ago, her design firm switched focus to art licensing. Lori and her designers create art, pattern, and product concepts for licensing with a variety of manufacturers. These designs have been featured on ceramics, wall decor, stationery, rugs, pillows ... all kinds of gifts, and home decor products. Today, Steve and Lori's daughter, Kenzie, works as a designer with them. Lori is looking forward to supporting Kenzie in licensing while she concentrates on her loves ... painting and making and hosting art retreats in gorgeous locations. Listen in to Lori Siebert and Jo chat about the many chapters and learnings from Lori’s 35 year career as a graphic designer, artist, product developer and retreat host. Lori shares her thoughts on having an agent, being a chameleon vs. having a signature look, and tips to building long-lasting client partnerships. She also talks about all of the exciting things that are part of her next chapter… including working with her talented daughter, Kenzie Elston and being a featured artist on Bloom TV Network! Lori’s Secret: "Well, I have a funny one, and a dream one. The funny one is that I can play the spoons, and have been known to play them at a couple of retreats. The other secret is that I really wish I studied fashion design because I would love to make my own clothing with my own fabric." Learn about Lori's Retreats Here: Portland, Oregon (March 16-18, 2022) Richwood on the River, Kentucky (May 9-12, 2022 / October 17-20, 2022) France (September 5-8, 2022) — Visit Lori’s website, Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest!

The House and Senate are moving forward with redistricting plans for their respective bodies and the high profile act of reducing the state's Congressional Districts from 3 to 2. The former Mayor of Richwood faces up to a decade in prison when he's sentenced today for obtaining city money for personal use. A reward for information leading to an arrest in a massive Logan fire. WVU Medicine and CAMC report strong progress in vaccination of employees ahead of a deadline. A Covid outbreak at the state's Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg and Marshall meets the first of five candidates to become the next president. In Sports, the new MetroNews High School Football Power Poll is out and a crazy game on Monday Night Football. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

The Halftime Show and Second Half of the game between Richwood High School at Tygarts Valley High School, October 1, 2021, as heard on 94.7 WELK FM in Elkins, WV

The Pregame show and First Half of the game between Richwood High School at Tygarts Valley High School on October 1, 2021, as heard on 94.7 WELK FM in Elkins, WV.

In this episode, Richwood Independent Board President and Fair Sponsorship & Entertainment Director Cody Johnson takes us "behind the scenes" and provides an engaging and detailed look at this year's fair scheduled for Sept. 1st-6th in Richwood, Ohio. Topics covered include: fair history, a walk thru of the schedule, open contests, The Junior Fair, special grandstand acts, fair food, midway, the "Wows" that you must experience, tickets and social media sites. This has all the things you really need to know about the Fair!

Governor Jim Justice isn't looking at a mask mandate, but says with football season and fairs and festivals coming up, it's more important than ever for West Virginians to get vaccinated. Covid cases continued to climb in Monday's report from the DHHR. Kanawha County Schools will require the youngest of it's students to mask up when school starts Monday. A former Mayor of Richwood admits to taking a paycheck he wasn't entitled to from money earmarked for flood recovery. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the bipartisanship on infrastructure in Washington and in sports the high school football pre-season drills are underway. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

We are joined by Chris Blain (Blain Studio) to talk about Benchmark Whiskey and music we'd listen to while hanging out with our friends. Don't forget to check out Chris's work and check out his bands Richwood and Takacs. Thanks to the Tillers for our theme song "Blues In A Bottle" Music: The Used-Box Full Of Sharp Objects Idles-Great Nathaniel Rateliff-You Should've Seen The Other Guy Municipal Waste-Terror Shark Cursive-Mothership, Mothership, Do You Read Me    

We're kicking off a "Greatest Hits" series this week...some of my favorite episodes from the past 3 years of the podcast! Track 1 is our 2nd most downloaded episode and one that we hear the most about and refer to the most in our content...the coffee shop episode. Richwood Bank's Chad Hoffman and I discuss his bank's coffee shop initiative and how it has grown, how it has benefited their community, and, most importantly, how it has benefited their bank. Check out Richwood Bank at https://richwoodbank.com/ Also, don't forget to check out our sponsor, ICBA Securities, at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

Colleen Sutton joins us for Episode 5 of Project 39. A native of New York, Collen is owner of Richwood on the River in Milton, KY. She tells us how she ended up in this area, gives us some insight on what it takes to operate a place like Richwood, and discusses the property's complicated history.   Richwood website - https://richwoodontheriver.com/  Richwood on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richwoodontheriver  Richwood on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richwoodontheriver/?hl=en  Information about The Four Agreements - https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements   Project 39 website - https://project39pod.podbean.com/  Project 39 on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/project39pod/  Project 39 on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/project39pod/?hl=en  Project 39 on Twitter - https://twitter.com/project39pod 

Feat. Tre Hunter Tyree Hollins Topics: Big Moments on the field

#BrothersOfBaseball as I’m joined by Richwood, LA Mayor Gerald Brown as we discuss the verdict of Derek Chauvin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/willie-epting-jr/support

Hello everyone hope you been well today on GTP we are talking with Nate from a local paranormal group called Richwood Investigatiors of the Paranormal, we will be talking with nate today about how he got into the paranormal & also we are going to be talking with nate about the history and the hauntings of the Historic Waushara county museum. That you all might have seen on the Discover + of the tv show Ed Gein the real psycho so please join us on this journey with Nate. Nate Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richwood-Investigators-of-the-Paranormal-106402734121156/?ref=page_internal Waushara County Museum Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WausharaCoHistoricalSociety/ Ghost travelers Podcast: Instragram: pj_gtp Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GhostTravelers Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKO2ZsvMy6OsJhFH3kueIIg Music for GTP for Spencer Joyce music: https://www.facebook.com/spencerjoycemusic

Health professional students pitch in to help get shots in arms, a Richwood native's poetry captures life in Almost Heaven, and the DMV reminds drivers to get their REAL ID license – on today's daily304, listen here…

In this episode of Inside Appalachia, we're sharing stories about people with passions like poetry, music, or making hot dogs, and have touched others with their dedication to their craft. Punk Music And Banjos In Harlan County, Kentucky, 20-year-old Bradford Harris plays in the punk band L.I.P.S. When in person shows were canceled because of the pandemic, Bradford began playing the banjo. Eventually, this led to a surprising new talent-- making banjos. Bradford even tracked down a 97-year-old instrument maker to learn the craft.  To see some of Bradford's banjos, search for Harris Banjo Works on Instagram. You can also find Bradford's punk band L.I.P.S. on Bandcamp. Poetry and Social Justice Poet Nikki Giovanni says there are many reasons she loves Appalachia, the region where she was born. An activist for civil rights and social justice, Giovanni has been helping give voice to Black Appalachians for half a century. Reporter Liz McCormick spoke with Nikki Giovanni back in 2015 about her love for Appalachia, and about growing up in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Affrilachian Poet Crystal Wilkinson grew up in Kentucky with her grandparents. She is one of the founding members of a group known as the Affrilachian poets. Wilkinson has a new book called “Perfect Black,” which is set to be released from the University of Kentucky Press in August.  We'll listen back to a 2019 interview Wilkinson recorded for Inside Appalachia back in 2019 about her experiences growing up in Appalachia influenced some of the stories in her books.   Skiing In West Virginia Skiing took off in West Virginia in the 1950s, when a ski area was developed on Cabin Mountain in Canaan Valley. Today there are six ski resorts. John Lutz, a native of Parkersburg, was a huge part of developing the industry in the state. He's been recognized as one of the country's top ski instructors. He also developed one of the first blind skiing programs, brought a professional ski-racing series to West Virginia and created opportunities for thousands of people to ski in our region. He left West Virginia for a while, but as he told Inside Appalachia co-host Caitlin Tan, he found himself missing home.  Old Man Winter-- Helvetia's Annual Fasnacht Festival Like most festivals and events, the annual Fasnacht celebration in Helvetia, West Virginia was canceled this year due to safety concerns from COVID-19. Normally, on the Saturday before Lent begins, hundreds of people gather in this tiny town to frighten away Old Man Winter.  We listen back to a story about the annual Fasnacht Festival from back in 2014, when Inside Appalachia producer Roxy Todd was a fledgling radio reporter. Friends And Family Remember Russell Yann If you live in West Virginia and care about food, you probably know DiCarlo's in Wheeling, where they serve pizzas topped with cold cheese. Maybe you've been to Richwood, a town that claims to be the ramp capital of the world. And you probably know that, when it comes to hotdogs joints, Yann's Hotdogs in Fairmont is on a level all its own. Russell Yann, the longtime owner of the iconic lunch spot, died on Jan. 15. Reporter Zack Harold spoke with Yann's friends and family, and closes this episode with a remembrance of Yann's life and legacy.

This week on PFR, the First Family Of Fun talk about the week that was, going to Richwood, scary movies, AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!

This episode is all about the people I've been meeting on this amazing journey. so many people have given us a helping hand along our way. Thank you Richwood of West Virginia for showing me a great couple last days! Hope you all have an amazing day. Proud to be an American ❤️

It’s the OT as Cory Ellison and I chop it up about the NBA Postseason Awards. We tell you who will be the CFB National Champ and who wins the Heisman. In the second segment, Richwood, LA Mayor Gerald Brown stops through as we talk Nash and the Nets and Dak Prescott. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Positive case numbers of Covid 19 are on the rise across the country and also in West Virginia. For now, masks are only "strongly recommended" in West Virginia, but Governor Jim Justice may change that to a mandate next week. It's the eve of the 4th of July and a lot of communities have paired down their traditional celebrations to accommodate Covid 19 precautions. The new Mayor of Richwood is in place. In Sports, Marshall's alumni team Herd That is ready to go in the TBT. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Almost four years after the 2016 flood and the Mayor of Richwood is now under indictment for allegations of misusing federal flood relief money. Unemployment falls slightly in West Virginia. Greenbrier County has a jump in Covid 19 cases numbers--most tied to a single church and that could impact the State Fair. The UMWA is seeking Covid 19 protections for its members. In Sports, Best Virginia and Herd That will meet in their opening games of the TBT on July 5th in Columbus. Those stories and more in today's edition of Metronews This Morning.

On Thursday, Latino Rebels published a story (https://www.latinorebels.com/2020/03/26/icedetaineeshungerstrike/) from the Southeast Immigrant Rights Network about how immigrant detainees at Richwood Detention Center in Louisiana have gone on hunger strike to protest conditions during the COVID-19 crisis. For this episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela welcomes Lorena Quiroz, a Mississippi immigrant rights organizer to talk about the #FreeThemAll movement (https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeThemAll?src=hashtag_click&f=live) . Featured image: Richwood Correctional Center (Public Domain) TRANSCRIPT OF WHAT F SAYS IN SPANISH The truth is that we have one request: our freedom. Why? Because of the situation that is happening on a global scale. People are dying from coronavirus. Even in the United States, a world power, a first world power, the hospitals are collapsed. Here we are vulnerable, you understand? Here for us, if an officer comes in, gives us coronavirus, do you think that for us immigrants, the treatment they’ve given us during this whole time, is an adequate treatment? They’re not going to take a face mask from anyone, from any American, to put it on an immigrant. That means we are going to die. You understand? And ICE doesn’t guarantee us any kind of safety. What we need, to not go on too long, is our freedom, because this is about humanity. This isn’t about an immigration treaty, this isn’t about a bond, or a parole, or an asylum case. This is about the fact that we are human beings. We aren’t animals. And everyone is worried, and everyone outside is protecting themselves, and we are vulnerable. Who is protecting us? Who is worried about us? We have families. Mom, dad, siblings, daughters, sons. Our families outside are worried about us. We’re standing our ground here. We haven’t gone to the dining hall for three days. Right now, in the midst of the repression, I’m guessing it’s the prison that has the televisions turned off. ICE came and told us that the news is all lies. To not believe the news. And right now, I don’t know what time it is. What time is it? At four, three forty in the afternoon, the televisions are still turned off, because since we don’t want to go eat, they’re putting pressure on us by keeping the televisions off, we aren’t taken out to the yard, we’re here in the bunker, walking over here, walking over there, we have nothing else to do. All the bunkers are like that. Here there are 287 people. That’s how many are here in Richwood. And right now there are 64 of us here. In fact, there are 60 here in this bunker [on hunger strike]. Four people are eating. Our health up until now is okay. What we don’t want is for the virus to show up and infect us all, and only then to look for a solution. Because what they’re going to do then is they’re going to put us all under quarantine and whoever’s gonna die is gonna die. Because here in this facility they don’t have the means to take care of all of us. Here all they’ve got is four nurses and a doctor who comes once a week.

Stacy Raffo is the Owner of Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse located in Richwood, West Virginia – in Nicholas County. Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse is a casual dining restaurant located in downtown Richwood. Owners, Lance and Stacy Raffo love Richwood, the Mountaineers, WV, adventure and good food, they wanted to bring their style of food to a place they love.  The Whistle Punk serves handcrafted food with unique flavor combinations, utilizing as many locally sourced ingredients as possible.  Continue reading Episode 105 – Lance and Stacy Raffo – Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse at Positively West Virginia.

Sometimes, the answers to the tricky problems we face in banking are not readily apparent. Sometimes, we get those answers and they don't make any sense. How do we stay relevant? How do we solve the problem of ***fill in the blank*** Chad Hoffman, CEO and President of Richwood Bank in Central Ohio, and his team of creative thinking bankers have come up with some amazing concepts that go beyond the traditional community banking model. https://richwoodbank.com/ https://richwoodcoffee.com/ https://richwoodmarketing.com/

Ron says it would be hard for him to believe that Gov. Justice is guilty of some of the things he's being accused of. Ron is a political columnist with the Herald-Dispatch. He also doubles down on his anti-2nd Amendment stand and talks about the corruption in Richwood, WV.

   The Town of Richwood voted to allow Richwood Correctional Center to house up to 1,100 illegal immigrants. The owners of RCC will make $52,000 or more a day from the Trump and Administration, and the Town of Richwood will receive $1,275 or more a day. The Free Press headline in the April 13, 2019 edition was, "Richwood to bank big dollars housing illegal immigrants." - That was the headline, but there was a lot of drama going on behind the scenes that was not reported in the article. In this podcast, Richwood Mayor Gerad Brown and Alderman Wysinger Cleveland share their thoughts for and against the immigrant issue. Read the story itself on at http://monroefreepress.com

This week on Mountain State Morning: FEMA gave the City of Richwood $500,000 to fix its water system after the 2016 floods. The city spent about $400 to install a PVC pipe. Where did the rest of the money go? Listeners: We’d love your feedback and to learn a bit about you! Fill out our short survey by clicking here.

Mark Curtis got a chance to talk to U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) about the FEMA budget hearings, Richwood indictments, whether there should be an investigation into the use of flood relief money, and working to stop robocalls. More Inside West Virginia Politics at https://wowktv.com/iwvp

Ron is a political columnist with the Herald-Dispatch.

1:08: Paula Gallagher, Baltimore County librarian and Roughly Speaking book critic, recommends a new novel, "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine," soon to be a motion picture directed by Reese Witherspoon.5:31: Mark Romano, a photographer and teacher of photography, talks about his collection of the works of Finley Taylor, who captured life in the logging camps of West Virginia in the early 20th Century. Romano has thousands of negatives from Taylor, a studio photographer who ventured by horseback and rail into the wilderness to chronicle the harvest of hardwood trees near the boom town of Richwood. Taylor's photographs appear in a three-volume set of books, "Last Photographers," published by Romano during the last year. Taylor is also the subject of Dan's Sunday column, accompanied by an online gallery of his photos.Links:http://deadline.com/2017/05/reese-witherspoon-hello-sunshine-eleanor-oliphant-is-completely-fine-something-in-the-water-1202090140/http://www.imagesbyromano.com/https://lastphotographers.com/

Show Notes:  In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actors Armelia McQueen and Patrick Richwood chat with Tammy Tuckey about their portrayals of the Red Queen (McQueen) & the White Rabbit (Richwood) in the Disney Channel T.V. series, “Adventures in Wonderland,” meeting the fans of the T.V. show during parades & meet-and-greets, funny stories about working alongside Teri Garr who played The Duchess, and more! Are you looking to plan and book an upcoming Disney vacation? Contact The Tiara Talk Show’s official travel agent, James from MousePlanning.com by visiting http://bit.ly/QuoteMeDisney for a free quote! Be sure to… - Follow us on Twitter at @TiaraTalkShow: www.twitter.com/TiaraTalkShow - ‘Like’ our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Tumblr page: thetiaratalkshow.tumblr.com - Follow us on our Google+ page: google.com/+TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Instagram page: instagram.com/thetiaratalkshow Want to give us your thoughts on this episode? Call us at 1-407-413-9390 and leave us a voicemail! Thanks for listening! “The Tiara Talk Show” is edited, created and hosted by Tammy Tuckey. The Tiara Talk Show is Copyright © 2013-2016 by Tammy Tuckey. All rights reserved.