the September issue

VOLUME 07 / ISSUE 09 / SEP 2025
8/29/2025
How can summer already be coming to an end?
How can summer already be coming to an end?

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to embrace a new school year filled with excitement and great expectations. ERL is proud to feature the team photos of the 2025-26 Herbert Hoover High School Fall Sports Teams! A heartfelt thank you to Essay Media (Scott and Aubrey Abbott) for sharing these fantastic images with us. As featured in our Around the Elk, the town of Clendenin is buzzing with energy and pride over the grand opening of the new Save a Lot. It’s been nine years since the Flood of 2016 devastated our beloved town, and this grand opening symbolizes something much greater than a new grocery store. It’s a testament to the resilience of our community and the strength of its onderful people. I truly believe our town’s motto should be, “You can’t keep a good town down!”

FEATURE STORY
8/29/2025
Celebrating 100 Years of Hafer Funeral Home Serving Our Community with Compassion and Legacy
Celebrating 100 Years of Hafer Funeral Home Serving Our Community with Compassion and Legacy

The Hafer family has proudly served the Elk River and surrounding areas for 100 years, caring for families and offering comfort during life’s most difficult moments.

Honoring a legacy
8/29/2025
Charles H. Moore Memorial Bridge
Charles H. Moore Memorial Bridge

Kim Painter’s journey to honor her great Uncle Charles was fueled by love and a deep sense of gratitude. Today on I-79 near Elkview, the U.S. Army PFC Charles Henry Moore Memorial Bridge honors his courage and sacrifice to illuminate our community and country.

The Elk's Garden
9/2/2025
More about herbs: Exploring garlic & sage
More about herbs: Exploring garlic & sage

For September, I’m diving deeper into the world of homegrown herbs, focusing on two favorites that pack a punch of flavor — garlic and sage. Both herbs have been staples in my garden for years, enriching our meals and adding that special touch to every dish.

The Elk's Journal
9/2/2025
Getting People Off the Interstate, by Sasha Strader
Getting People Off the Interstate, by Sasha Strader

This month our Elk Journal is sharing an article written by Sasha Strader, the new Business Coach at Advantage Valley, Faster WV. Entrepreneurship News You Can Use! Sasha’s article shares how important it is for businesses to be listed accurately online so they can be readily found.

The Elk Reflects
9/2/2025
Honoring our workers
Honoring our workers

Labor Day celebrates the vital contributions of our workers to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America. Its roots trace back to post-Civil War efforts advocating for shorter work hours and improved working conditions.

The Elk's Cookbook
9/2/2025
The Elk's Cookbook
The Elk's Cookbook

If you love all things Caprese, this pasta salad is about to become your new warm-weather favorite. It’s the ideal side for summer cookouts, backyard gatherings, or a simple potluck win. One bite, and you’ll be making it on repeat all season long!

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Reader's Submission
9/2/2025
Reader's Submission: Field of Dreams, by Scott Abbott (Essay Media)
Reader's Submission: Field of Dreams, by Scott Abbott (Essay Media)

ERL’s photographer Scott Abbott (Essay Media) shared this month’s Reader’s Submission. Pictured is a drone shot by Scott, featuring a field full of Elk River football players including the Huskies, the Elk Herd, and the Little Huskies! It was a perfect photo opportunity!!! Thank you, Scott!

The Elk's Students
9/2/2025
The Elk's Students
The Elk's Students

As we gear up for an exciting new school year, ERL is proud to introduce the 2025-26 Herbert Hoover Huskies fall sports teams! Get ready to cheer on these talented athletes as they gear up for a season full of teamwork, determination, and school spirit. Photos by Scott Abbott of Essay Media.

Elk River Living is a local and independently- owned magazine devoted to the wonderful people, businesses, and events in the communities on the Elk River, WV.

OUR COMMUNITIES

From Charleston to Sutton, Elk River Living holds a mirror up to the places that line the Elk River and reflect them to you. There are so many rich traditions that make celebrating easy, and we bring them to you in our recurring segments each month: The Elk's Cookbook; The Elk's Journal; The Elk Reflects; The Healthy Elk; The Elk's Students; Trail Mix; Around the Elk; At the Library; and more!

OUR BUSINESSES

We celebrate our local businesses, and the hard-working people behind them. They are an integral part of the fabric of the places we call home. The Elk River economy is continually expanding, with existing and exciting new developments surrounding the Elk River Trails, and Elk River Living is here to promote and bring their stories to you.  If you have an opportunity, please consider our sponsors for your needs!  They care a great deal about you and the community.

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Elk River Living + Google Earth Studio =  a fun ride up the Elk River, WV.

Elk River Living used Google Earth Studio to create an aerial tour of the communities that line the Elk River, from Charleston to Sutton, West Virginia. Enjoy the ride!

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