Three particularly well-established businesses function as anchors of the city’s Village District and are owned by female entrepreneurs. Libby Chatfield of Charleston Bread, Ann Seville of Taylor Books and Ellen Beal of Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream are these well-loved establishments, and they were recently highlighted in the Charleston Daily Mail.
In 1995, Taylor Books opened near the mid-point of the seven-block street. Two years later, Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream opened directly across the street, and in 2006 Charleston Bread arrived on the scene a few blocks down. The three shops thrive, …

Treasures of WV is a website and online shop that showcases handmade goods, local music, and books from and about the Mountain State.
All items featured on the site are created by West Virginia artisans and craftsmen.
The sites is owned and operated by Tammy Shuff, a South Charleston native and a talented artisan. She designs and creates some of the jewelry featured in Treasures of WV’s virtual gallery.
Items on the site are grouped in various sales categories: artwork, books, holiday décor, home décor, hunting and fishing, jewelry, pottery and …

Comic book fans rejoice! Your search for the latest releases or to fill in the gaps in your collection has ended with Lost Legion Games and Comics at Five Corners on Charleson’s West Side.

Lost Legion Games and Comics is one of West Virginia’s largest comic and game stores. The store features comic books, games, cards, figurines, posters, and other collectibles sought after by casual and hardcore collectors alike.

The onset of the warm summer months signals the beginning of West Virginia’s farmers markets season.
Whether they are large, highly-organized affairs or smaller, more casual ones, there is no denying the pull that a good farmers market has over the local community. Nothing beats fresh, just off-the-farm fruits and vegetables, as well as artisinal foods from small but highly-dedicated specialty makers.
For a detailed list of markets springing up soon, check out: http://www.wvfarmers.org/
Since early 1990s, the number of farmers’ markets in West Virginia has increased by 300%, which means that …

Purple Moon owners Chuck and Connie Hamsher are expanding their business. Recently opened, Modern by Design is a furniture shop that compliments their original store — selling vintage midcentury modern pieces.
The store caters to the rising interest among consumers for classic modern pieces, yet keeps the price friendly with its inventory of “reissued” furniture. Though the couple are aware that selling copies of the original pieces would raise eyebrows of serious collectors, they are confident that they have a market for these pieces in Charleston. Original pieces that sell …

One Stop, a West Virginia based chain of convenience stores, has over 40 stores across the state, 7 of which are in Charleston and 9 around the greater Charleston area. Open 24 hours a day, One Stop aims to provide everything a customer would need from fuel to household necessities to hot meals at reasonable prices.
What sets One Stop apart from other convenience stores is its connection with the community. For One Stop, it’s not enough to provide the convenience to the consumer — they also give back to the …

Foodies are sure to enjoy the Bridge Road Mart & Deli’s new additions. Under a new management, they will now be offering fresh salads, deli items and Meditterranean dishes along with the market products.
Hosting a party? Fret not as sandwich platters, festive cakes and other catered meals are available for order.
The Bridge Road Mart & Deli is located adjacent to Lola’s along Bridge Road. Store hours are from 8am to 11pm Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to midnight Fridays to Saturdays and 9am to 10pm Sundays. For inquiries, call (304) 342-5445.

Green is in. It’s not the color, but it’s the eco-friendly choices that’s making people change their lifestyle for a healthier planet. People are now more conscious about their carbon footprint, and making an effort to lessen the damage done to the environment.
Mission Savvy, an eco-fashion store has been a welcome addition to Charleston’s shopping scene. Mission Savvy specializes in clothing that leave very little impact on the environment, is sustainable and socially conscious. Not only are the clothes environmental friendly, they are also fashionable and durable. Good investment pieces, …

Toad’s R/C Hobbies at the Hills Plaza is a product of love. This specialty store is the result of John Lyons’ long term love affair with radio controlled vehicles. Like most boys, John grew up admiring these scaled radio-controlled vehicles at the Fountain Hobby Shop on Washington Street. Soon enough he was building and repairing different kinds of radio controlled cars and aircraft.
His passion for the hobby soon left him with no space at the family’s dining table. He went to build a workshop in the backyard, but he outgrew …

3906 Maccorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304-169
(304) 925-0379