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the September issue

VOLUME 08 / ISSUE 09/ SEP 2026
9/1/2026
Can you feel the excitement in the air? September is here!
Can you feel the excitement in the air? September is here!

There is a wonderful sense of pride in this month’s issue. ERL is always honored to feature stories that reflect the heart, soul and love for the Elk River community, and it gives all of us an opportunity to beam with pride with and for them. As I walked into the first Hoover football scrimmage this year, I had a lot on my heart. This is our grandson, Colton’s, senior year. Seeing a Tawney back on the Hoover field since our son, Nate, graduated in 1995 has been one of our top grandparent moments. Ken and I cheer like it’s the super bowl on any of his plays. There are no words to explain the love and pride we have been lucky enough to experience.

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FEATURE STORY
9/1/2026
HHHS Art Graduates Paint the Town
HHHS Art Graduates Paint the Town

Hoover graduates have created a 19’ x 5’ mural, weaving in the town’s rich heritage, that will be a part of the town of Clendenin for many years to come.

On the Cover
9/1/2026
Grounded in Home, Reaching for the Sky: Noah Layne's Drone Venture
Grounded in Home, Reaching for the Sky: Noah Layne's Drone Venture

"I'm proud to be building something here in West Virginia and showing other young people that they can turn their passions into careers, too." —Noah Layne, Owner, WV Drone Wash

The Elk's Garden
9/1/2026
Busy as Bees
Busy as Bees

This summer, Frank, the boys, and I have been "busy as bees," and it turns out that's not just an expression! Bees really do have to stay busy, because their lives are short. Worker bees and drones live anywhere from three weeks to six months, depending on their job, while the queen bee can live two to five years.

The Elk's Journal
9/1/2026
Casey L. Bond
Casey L. Bond

Introducing Casey L. Bond, a RONE Award Winning Author! Casey lives in Milton, WV with her husband and two amazing daughters. Casey writes phoenixes featuring gloriously flawed and morally gray characters that fiercely rise from the ashes of their circumstances.

Reader Submission
9/1/2026
South Charleston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
South Charleston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

One of Elk River’s favorites, Pizzas & Cream at Nebo, has expanded and now has a second location at the new Park Place business development in South Charleston!

The Elk's Cookbook
9/1/2026
END OF 3-PART SERIES!
From the Ground Up!
Grilled Rump Roast
Grilled Rump Roast

Here’s a delicious recipe for a roast that tastes as good as brisket! Gabi said, “This is the best roast I’ve ever made according to my family!”

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The Elk's Students
9/1/2026
The Elk's Students
The Elk's Students

Kicking off the season with a first place win is always a great way to start. The Lady Huskies Golf Team did just that, capturing the championship at the Roane Girls Invitational in August.

Trail Mix
9/1/2026
Trail Mix
Trail Mix

"When people think about the Elk River Trail and Elk River Water Trail, they often picture a beautiful place to walk,run, bike, kayak, fish, or spend time outdoors. They imagine peaceful stretches of trail, scenic river views, and the opportunity to enjoy nature." - Madison Stone

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!

Map of the Elk River valley, Charleston upstream to Sutton.

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.

ERL is free of charge at these local businesses in limited supplies

At the beginning of each month a limited number of copies of Elk River Living is printed and dropped off at the following businesses in the Elk River area. This list is subject to change and we encourage you to contact the business beforehand to confirm they have remaining copies.🖤

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To ensure our readers get Elk River Living, we offer an annual subscription for a fee and each issue will be mailed to you at the beginning of each month..🖤

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304.546.9243

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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