We can go lots of places to buy Mountaineer gear. But if you’re looking for a reason to choose one over another, know this: Mountaineer Zone at University Town Centre is a family-run boutique with a long local history. Its roots go back to the 1960s, when Fred Fiorini started a sporting goods shop on Pleasant Street. He added WVU fan gear over time and,…
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Your handy pocket translator of Jim Justicisms. Governor Jim Justice prides himself in speaking the language of the common man. During his 2017 State of the State speech, he called it “plain talk.” “And that’s what I think West Virginians want to hear,” he said. Justice definitely has a penchant for using elaborate metaphors and analogies to make his points….
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Gat Creek furniture is handcrafted by employees who care. When Gat Caperton founded Gat Creek in Berkeley Springs, he took a traditional furniture manufacturing company and transformed it with innovative manufacturing techniques. Since 2010, Gat Creek has grown almost 10 percent a year and employs 140 West Virginians. Caperton says, “I love the fact that I can have a business…
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Employees at Chuck’s Furniture and Mattress take pride in connecting customers with pieces they feel good about. For 50 years, Chuck’s Furniture and Mattress has been outfitting area homes with high-quality and affordable furnishings. Today, three generations work together with long-time employees to bring customers personalized service. Chuck’s employee Rick McEwuen is no stranger to the furniture business. “I’ve sold…
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Local Panera Bread cafés now offer convenient delivery service. If colder days have you thinking of Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup, no need to brave the weather: Morgantown residents can now order meals from Panera Bread from the comfort of their homes or the seats of their office chairs. Those located within an eight-minute radius of either café can place orders…
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