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Today is Thursday, May 22, 2025 

Mason County is already seeing an uptick in business with the construction of Nucor Steel…plan a getaway to scenic Mercer County with help from the CVB’s new visitor guide…and plans are underway for a campground expansion at Summersville Lake State Park…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From GAZETTE-MAIL – Construction at Nucor Steel has been good for a convenience store near the southern end of the mill site, and a new store at the northern end expects to have the same results. 

Elise Crank, manager of Jerry’s Run Food Mart, says construction workers at Nucor keep the store busy. The market’s deli section also offers prepared meals ready to be consumed on site or for takeout.

A mile or so up the road, Williams Apple Grove Market recently held a soft launch. The store plans to sell hot food, cold food and cold sandwiches and will offer breakfast on weekends. 

Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley said he expects other businesses to locate in the Apple Grove area once the mill goes into operation. 

Read more:

https://www.wvgazettemail.com/business/small-businesses-in-apple-grove-mason-county-thrive-as-nucor-steel-mill-goes-up/article_3dc0d0bd-ea40-408f-a1a6-4b4d999f5e81.html

 

#2 – From WVVA-TV – The Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau has released this year’s edition of the county’s visitor guide.

The visitors guide is titled “Uniquely Appalachian,” and features a cover photo of Brush Creek Falls.

The guide highlights destinations travelers can visit while in Mercer County, tips for exploring the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, and information on the art community, restaurants, lodging, and local events.

The guide is free and available at the Visit Mercer County offices in Princeton and Bluefield. It is also in the process of being distributed to all welcome centers in West Virginia.

You can also view or request a copy by mail at visitmercercounty.com.

Read more:

https://www.wvva.com/2025/05/06/mercer-county-cvb-releases-2025-visitor-guide/

 

#3 – From WV NEWS – West Virginia’s newest state park now has additional locations for RV and primitive camping.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the latest expansion of Summersville Lake State Park, and designated the newest Mountaineer Mile trail, during an event earlier this month. The park will offer luxury, full hook-up RV campsites, as well as primitive campsites throughout its three campgrounds.

The 177-acre property on the northern shore of the state’s largest lake was formally designated as the state’s 36th state park in 2023, making it the first new addition to the West Virginia state park system in more than three decades.

Read more:

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/expansion-plans-announced-for-summersville-state-park-west-vrginias-newest-state-park/article_d8aa89ea-6b00-4b0b-aa23-5967f00d83fa.html

 

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