The Herald Dispatch

12 hours ago | herald-dispatch.com | Maggie Susa

HUNTINGTON — Nomada Bakery, located in Heritage Station, is in the running for the best independent cake shop with USA Today. According to the USA Today website, a panel of experts and cake connoisseurs nominated their top picks from across the country. They consider the range of unique flavors, inspired designs, customization options and overall customer experience in their nominations. “It caught us by surprise but it’s very exciting for the whole team,” co-owner Ariel Barcenas said.

1 day ago | herald-dispatch.com | Maggie Susa

HUNTINGTON — United Way of the River Cities is tackling period poverty with its Week of Action 2025. Period poverty refers to a lack of access to menstruation products, which are essential. This lack of access can lead to missed school or work, health risks, increased stigma and shame surrounding menstruation. The Week of Action, June 16-21, is an annual event at UWRC, but this is the second year in a row it’s focused on period poverty.

1 day ago | herald-dispatch.com | Rick Steelhammer

Morgan’s Kitchen was built in 1846 to serve the family of settler John Morgan Jr. on his 600-acre Putnam County farm along the Kanawha River at what is now Appalachian Power’s John Amos Plant. The 179-year-old cabin is about to get some long-overdue repairs and stabilization work.

1 day ago | herald-dispatch.com | Maggie Susa

HUNTINGTON — Strawberry Pie Week, May 13 to 17, is back at Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. In previous years, customers have lined up around the block, as Jim's often sold more than 10,000 slices during the week. It was cancelled in recent years due to not having enough staff. This year is the first Strawberry Pie Week under the restaurant’s new ownership, VDM Management Group. "Strawberry Pie Week has been a Huntington tradition.

2 days ago | herald-dispatch.com | Maggie Susa

ASHLAND — UK King’s Daughters Medical Center officially opened its new main entrance this month. Staff and patients will begin to move in over the next few weeks. The project cost $160 million. Construction started in September 2022. The building is on the Ashland main campus along Central Avenue between 22nd and 24th streets. Central Avenue was converted to a two-way street in partnership with the City of Ashland.