West Virginia Uncovered
Digital Journalism in the Mountain State
By Paige Lavender and Tara Mayle | 02/01/2011
A love for knitting and extra space in her Elkins home inspired Sandra Tolin to open Yarn & Company seven years ago. The registered nurse started the business with hopes of sharing her passion and meeting other knitters in the area.
Along with the sale of high-quality yarns, knitting equipment and handmade goods, Tolin uses her business to foster the local knitting community. Classes are offered in her shop on a regular basis, and she has organized a number of knitting retreats and other events that have helped expand the network of knitters in West Virginia.
Currently, Tolin is preparing to exhibit some of her goods at the Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival, which takes place February 11 to 13. She also continues to plan knitting retreats and hold weekly classes in her shop.
Yarn & Company is located on Airport/Country Club Road and is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (304) 636-3760.
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Good Shepherd Farm Alpacas
When the Arnold family of Ashford, W.Va. bought their first alpacas six years ago, it was a hobby for a mother who was having a difficult time adjusting to her sons going to school. Now they say the animals are like family.
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Race to the Finish
J.D. Acosta, a jockey at Charles Town Races, hails from Puerto Rico. After being discovered at a gas station for his jockey physique, Acosta went to school, moved to West Virginia and is now one of the best jockeys in the nation.
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Charleston’s Band of Bikers
PEstablished over 20 years ago, the Mountain State Wheelers have been providing an avenue for local cyclists to connect with each other and provide regular bike rides each week in the Kanawha Valley for bikers of all skill levels.
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C.J. Richardson’s Hardware
Built in 1901, C.J. Richardson’s is a hardware store located in Marlinton, W.Va. Selling everything from appliances and tools to boots and china, this one-stop shop is a necessity for many locals.
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Farming in the Family
Jacob Moffett McNeel is the second of the four generations that have lived and worked at the McNeel family farm in Hillsboro, West Virginia.
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Pocahontas Woods
Mike Hefner is a 34-year-old former construction worker who found wood-craftsmanship after a life changing injury. His involvement in Pocohontas Woods technical college began when his daughter Elizabeth went to school and his role as “Mr. Mom” decreased.
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Fighting for a Purpose
Florida native Joe Nelson moved to Marlinton, W.Va. in the fall of 2010. Since that time, he has opened his own taekwondo academy, which has grown to over 30 students of all ages.
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