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First Business to Brew Hard Cider in W.Va. Opens Its Doors

The cider business is booming in parts of Appalachia. In Virginia, 18 alcoholic cideries exist, and last year their sales jumped 200 percent. Industry analysts expect the cider boom to continue.

But here in West Virginia, the very first facility to brew hard cider in the state is celebrating its grand opening this weekend. On Saturday, Hawk Knob Cider and Mead in Lewisburg will be open to customers who want to sample a taste of hard cider or purchase some to take home. 

Owners Josh Bennett and Will Lewis started making cider together as a hobby nine years ago when they were at West Virginia University. Roxy Todd traveled to the cidery this week to talk with them, and brought back this audio postcard:

Hawk Knob Cider and Mead is open this Saturday from 2:30-4:30. Customers can then purchase cider by the bottle or case to take home. The cidery is also open by appointment to those who call ahead. info@hawkknob.com. (334) 324-5114. 2245 Blue Sulphur Pike, Lewisburg, W.Va.

 

W.Va. to Get Nearly $700,000 in E-Book Settlement

West Virginia consumers who might have overpaid for e-books will receive nearly $700,000 from the partial settlement of a national lawsuit.
 
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office announced Wednesday the refunds are being paid out to consumers who purchased electronic books from some publishers from April 2010 to May 2012. The refunds are in the form of account credits, coupons or checks.
 
The lawsuit was filed by 33 states against Apple Inc. and five of the nation’s six largest e-book publishers. The publishers settled claims against them for a total payment of $166 million.  
 
Apple is battling claims in district court that it violated antitrust laws.
 

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