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Today is Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

Fiesta Dinnerware collectors, heads up! The WV-based company releases its new color for 2025…West Virginia University debuts a program to help students with tuition and fees…and a restaurant opening in Fairlea serves up feel-good food…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WOWK-TV – West Virginia-based company Fiesta Dinnerware has announced its new color for 2025.

The cream-colored Linen is meant to celebrate the craft of pottery. Company officials describe it as contemporary, elegant and versatile.

Limited items in Linen are now available to purchase from Fiesta’s Factory Direct website .

Last year, the limited items for the 2024 color, Sky, sold out quickly, so those interested in purchasing limited items for 2025 should act fast. The rest of the Linen collection will be available starting April 28.

The company, now known as the Fiesta Tableware Company, has operated in West Virginia since 1907, following trends of color and introducing new styles of the collectible dishes each year.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/new-2025-fiesta-dinnerware-color-is-here/

#2 – From WCHS-TV – A new program to help college students cover tuition and fees for West Virginia University is in the works for fall 2025.

The WVU Guarantee program will be open for resident undergraduate students within the university’s system who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a family-adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less.

University officials said the program will combine with other financial aid to break down barriers for higher education.

Students who complete the FAFSA by Aug. 1 will be evaluated for eligibility.

https://wchstv.com/news/local/wvu-guarantee-program-aims-to-help-cover-tuition-and-fees-for-west-virginia-students#

#3 – From THE REAL WV – There’s a new restaurant opening in Fairlea. Coco’s will be the place you can eat after a good workout and go home feeling good, according to owner Abby Bashlor. She says everything will be made in house or bought locally.

Named in honor of her miniature schnauzer, Coco’s will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner five days a week. Breakfast items will include burritos, egg bakes, sandwiches, quiches, and muffins. Lunch and dinner items will include sandwiches, soups, specials, and baked goods. Plus, a smoothie station will include fresh fruits and add-ons such as protein and collagen.

Coco’s is located inside Nova Jiu Jitsu, a growing athletic academy for kids and adults in the Greenbrier Valley. While the eatery will be available to Nova’s athletes, it’s intended as a community space that is open to the public.

https://therealwv.com/2025/01/15/cocos-coming-soon-to-fairlea-will-serve-feel-good-food/

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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

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