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Today is Saturday, April 26, 2025
In Renick, The Mountain Table is more than a restaurant–it’s a gathering spot where cultures convene…from scenic train rides to zipline aerial adventures, kid-friendly vacations abound in Almost Heaven…and WVU Health Systems announces a major investment in seven WVU Medicine hospitals across the state…on today’s daily304.
#1 – From TASTE WV – Tuesday nights are magical in the small community of Renick in northern Greenbrier County. It is then that friends and neighbors gather at The Mountain Table to eat food inspired by different cultures, drink locally crafted beers, wine and spirits, and perhaps play a game or enjoy live music.
The Mountain Table is the brainchild of Alexander Durand and his partner Nadine Sonneville. What began solely as a coffee roastery has evolved into an oasis in the food desert between Lewisburg and Hillsboro that features not only the Tuesday dinners, but also breakfast three mornings a week.
Looking ahead, Durand says they want to further increase coffee sales. That business increased 50 percent from 2023 to 2024 and they now feel ready to expand to a larger grocery store chain or all Food Lions. “We would like to be open more days and maybe add wood fired pizzas or subs,” he says.
Read more: https://tastewv.com/cultures-convene-at-the-mountain-table/
#2 – From WV TOURISM – Planning a family getaway in West Virginia is simple, thanks to its breadth of unique adventures and local experts. With many destinations within a day’s drive for over two-thirds of the US population, a road trip to Almost Heaven won’t drive the kids crazy in the backseat.
Whether your family is looking for a self-paced relaxation or a fun-filled tour, you’ll be eager to try all these getaway ideas in West Virginia, from scenic train rides to adventure lakes, zipline aerial tours and more. Head over to wvtourism.com to start planning your Almost Heaven family getaway today!
Read more: https://wvtourism.com/kid-friendly-adventures-the-best-family-getaways-in-west-virginia/
#3 – From WV NEWS – WVU Health Systems has announced plans to invest more than $460 million in projects at seven WVU Medicine hospitals in five counties across the state.
While the projects are all subject to regulatory approval, WVU Health Systems President and CEO Dr. Albert Wright said the health systems’ board of directors approved them all during a recent meeting.
WVU Health Systems will be splitting the investment across a number of projects throughout the state in areas including pediatrics, surgery and cancer treatment.
Between these projects and a $400 million investment made by WVU Health Systems in 2024, the network has committed nearly $1 billion to improving its West Virginia hospitals.
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