<div><strong>THE MOMENTUM CONTINUES: Real Progress for our 2026 Launch!</strong>
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<div><strong>Personal Note:</strong> I remain committed to total transparency. I am currently funding our renovations through personal savings and a part-time job to ensure every dollar contributed goes directly toward opening BBQ Country of WV.
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<div>Hi everyone, Eddie here,
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<div>I am reaching out with exciting news as we shift from "planning" to "doing." As an East Hardy graduate and Marshall alumnus, I am proud to invest in my hometown. This isn’t just a business; it’s a personal mission to revitalize the old White Star building.
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<div><strong>Major Milestones: Infrastructure is Moving In!</strong>
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<div>We are no longer just renovating; we are installing the systems that will run our kitchen. Recent progress includes:
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<div><strong>Safety &amp; Compliance:</strong> We officially received a "thumbs up" from the Fire Marshal, clearing a major regulatory hurdle.
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<div><strong>Partnerships:</strong> Coca-Cola completed their site survey for our fountain system, and we locked in Toast as our POS provider.
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<div><strong>Kitchen Upgrades: </strong>New kitchen flooring and wall panels arrive this Thursday for immediate installation.
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<div><strong>The Dining Room:</strong> We are moving in the furniture we acquired last summer to finally shape our community space.
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<div><strong>The Heart of the Kitchen:</strong> Our custom-built open pit is home in Wardensville after a multi-state journey.
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<div><strong>How Your Support Powers Our Opening</strong>
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<div>We are entering the most critical phase: the transition from a construction site to an active restaurant. Your contributions help us cross the finish line by covering:
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<div><strong>Inventory &amp; Launch Costs:</strong> Sourcing our first round of high-quality ingredients from regional producers.
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<div><strong>Community Presence: </strong>Supporting our participation in the 1st Annual Wardensville Spring Fest this May.
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<div><strong>Facility Overhead: </strong>Managing final permits, insurance, and utilities during this push.
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<div><strong>Join the Journey</strong>
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<div>In our early stages, a dedicated group of contributors raised over $1,800 to spark this vision. If you’d like to join this group and help us revitalize this historic landmark, there is still time to be part of the dream.
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<div>Thank you for your grit, your belief, and your partnership in bringing BBQ Country to life at The Wardensville Confluence.
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<div>With deepest gratitude,
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<div>Eddie Williams
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<div>The Wardensville Confluence &amp; BBQ Country of West Virginia
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<div><strong>No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.</strong>
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Building Our Roots: The BBQ Country Launch

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Building Our Roots: The BBQ Country Launch

Just $300 to go!
Make an impact.