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the November issue

VOLUME 08 / ISSUE 11/ NOV 2026
11/2/2026
Our November issue always inspires me to stop and count our blessings.
Our November issue always inspires me to stop and count our blessings.
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Next month we celebrate nine years of publishing our Elk River Living magazine. It is a privilege to feature our wonderful Elk River community, both friends and businesses. We have featured many articles highlighting businesses who appreciate your support more than you will ever know; articles recognizing the giving hearts of organizations and people offering a helping hand to those in need; and articles of praising amazing leaders, both students and adults, who are making a difference and deserve special recognition. All of this is Elk River Living. Nothing negative, nothing defamatory. There’s enough of that in the world. We are thankful you allow us to bring the achievements of this Elk River community into your homes each month so that you, too, can celebrate them. As we approach Thanksgiving, let us all take time to remember the...

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FEATURE STORY
11/2/2026
One Team. One Goal.
One Team. One Goal.
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For three brothers who grew up on soccer fields, coming home to Herbert Hoover means more than taking a place on the sideline.

On the Cover
11/2/2026
WIngs, Etc. Grill  & Pub brings more flavor and fun to Elkview
WIngs, Etc. Grill & Pub brings more flavor and fun to Elkview
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It’s so great to see our community welcoming Wings Etc. Grill & Pub to the Elk! We love seeing new businesses become part of our community and bring even more opportunities for folks to gather, enjoy a good meal, and spend time with family and friends.

The Elk's Garden
11/2/2026
Fall Spiders: Friends or Foes?
Fall Spiders: Friends or Foes?
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As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to fall, another familiar sign of autumn starts showing up around our homes and gardens: spiders!

The Elk's Journal
11/2/2026
Marcus Rourke
Marcus Rourke
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Meet Marcus Rourke, author and publisher of The Clay County Wild Man: The Life of Orval Elijah Brown. This book is a biography of the real West Virginia man who became known as the Clay County Wild Man.

Reader Submission
11/2/2026
Fox Coffee Co.
Fox Coffee Co.
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Thank you to the lovely people at Fox Coffee Co. for this seasonal picture. Fall flavors are calling! Check out Fox Coffee Co.’s Caramel Apple Frappe. This delicious concoction is sweet, dreamy, and drizzled with caramel goodness!

The Elk's Cookbook
11/2/2026
END OF 3-PART SERIES!
From the Ground Up!
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter
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One thing we know is on the menu for Thanksgiving is delicious hot rolls. Whether you use frozen dough, homemade, or store bought, there’s no better addition to your holiday table.

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The Elk Reflects
11/2/2026
The Elk Reflects
The Elk Reflects
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This month we remember the Herbert Hoover High School Class of 1971 and their 55 year reunion. Thank you, Joe Hoover, for providing the photos.

Trail Mix
11/2/2026
Trail Mix
Trail Mix
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The Elk River Trail was buzzing with excitement on September 13 as Gassaway welcomed 320 runners from 27 states for the fifth annual Braxton County Monster Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K!

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.🖤

ERL offers subscriptions that are sent directly to your mailbox

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..🖤

For more information:

info@elkriverliving.com

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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