The Heat in the Hills Chili Cook Off was held Aug. 22 with more than 20 competitors vying for a chance to get to the World Championships in Reno, Nevada. All proceeds went to benefit Empty Bowls. Cooks came in from Wisconsin, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. There were four categories: red...

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My first trip to the State Fair of West Virginia did not disappoint. In addition to seeing the animal barns, playing games and checking out the carnival rides, I walked the length of the fair taking in all the food offerings. In typical fair fashion, you can get just about anything deep-fried, bacon-wrapped...

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Camden Park is West Virginia's only amusement park. It's not a huge amusement park - think more of like a step above a local carnival or fair. Riding the Big Dipper is on the 55 unique things to do in the Mountain State list. Well, that roller coaster apparently breaks down often, and...

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