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Kroger holds peanut butter drives in all W.Va. stores

RICHMOND — In partnership with Feeding America and local food bank partners, Kroger will hold peanut butter drives in all of its West Virginia and Mid-Atlantic stores for the fourth year in a row. This year’s drive will run through Oct. 11. Peanut butter — a shelf-stable item — is among the most-needed for food banks, and it provides an important source of protein for people facing insecurity. To contribute, customers at Kroger locations can purchase peanut butter and place it in the donation bins at the front of the store. Any brand of peanut butter can be donated, and ...

Big Daddy Guns spokesman: They won the battle, not the war

Today, September 15, was originally to be the day Big Daddy Guns opened in The Deck, the new Hardy World development at 1050 University Ave. That was before the developer refused to turn over keys to the space and announced last week that the two companies had mutually decided to terminate ...

Libera Inc. receives $349K from INSPIRE

Libera Inc. was awarded $349,983 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to provide a mentoring program with a holistic network of supportive services to foster youth (ages 15-24) in West Virginia, with a specific focus on job training, professional development programs and employment opportunities. Participants will also have access to substance use disorder specialists, which for some could be a crucial intervention — or source of prevention — during a vulnerable time in their lives. The award is part of a recently announced $12 million package through ARC’s INSPIRE ...