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VOLUME 07, ISSUE 05

It's May on the Elk, where spring’s magic is blooming across our hills and streets! This month, we’re unveiling three must-see new home, from the charming Riverview Apartments and senior-friendly Monarch Village in Clendenin to the soon-to-arrive Elk Landing Luxury Apartments in Elkview. So don’t forget to join the waiting list! Outdoor fun awaits at Clendenin’s brand-new Virginia Avenue Boat Launch and the refreshed Elk River Rail Trailhead. We’re also tipping our hats to community heroes like Shannon King who is launching a vibrant 24/7 summer childcare program. Here on the Elk, we grow stronger together—let’s make this May one to remember!

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An Apartment to Call Home: New Housing Options in the Elk River Community

If you’re searching for a place to call home in a welcoming community known for its scenic charm, quality schools, and small-town atmosphere, look no further than the Elk River area.

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Childcare You Can Trust: Precious Moments in Elkview

“I’m truly blessed to be living my dream—both personally and professionally—while working alongside a team that’s making a difference in the lives of our future generations.” – Shannon King

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The Editor's
Welcome

Spring has sprung, and just like the flowers blooming across our beautiful hills, there's a fresh wave of excitement blooming throughout the Elk River community! From brand-new apartment homes to growing businesses and community events, there’s something

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The Elk's Cookbook:
Mississippi Mud Potatoes

Whether you are grilling
some hot dogs or hamburgers or taking a meatloaf out of the oven, these yummy potatoes with bacon and cheese are an award winning combination!

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The Elk Reflects:
Clendenin H.S.
Girls Basketball 1915

This month’s Elk Reflects is from the Facebook Group You Know You’re From Clendenin When by Kim Johnson. Featured here is the Clendenin High School girls
basketball team from 1915.

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The Elk's Journal:
Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian
Mountains by Rosalie Haizlett

Rosalie Haizlett’s hand-draws an exploration of the region’s smallest creatures and plants--a celebration of biodiversity and an invitation to slow down and appreciate nature’s hidden wonders.

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Trail Mix:
Boat Ramp, Trailhead & Employment

Make plans to explore Clendenin’s new Virginia Avenue Boat Launch and the revamped Elk River Rail Trailhead, complete with a nostalgic railroad signal that adds a touch of charm.

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May

Reader Submission:
photography by Karl Tate

Nothing says May like a splash of color from Mother Nature. This month’s reader submission is from Karl Tate, Elk River native and 1986 Hoover Alumnus. Karl now resides in Norfolk, Virginia, but stays up on all the hometown Elk River community news each month in the Elk River Living Magazine!

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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.

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.

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A VIDEO TOUR OF THE ELK RIVER

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.