Savannah "Hot Wheels" Watson has been a loyal, caring and beloved volunteer at Huntington High School. But she is saying farewell as she rolls forward into a new chapter in her life.

Hard-working folks are found across West Virginia. The state’s work ethic is part of its people's character. But how often are they honored with a celebration for how much they're valued? Custodian Francis Buzzard at Belle Elementary in Belle, W.Va., had a very special day in January 2018. This video, originally created for the Charleston Gazette-Mail by WVStrong contributor Douglas John Imbrogno, is the first in a series of WVStrong.org profiles called ‘Making it in the Mountain State.’

Part of what it means to be a West Virginian is to love our mountains and streams. Here's a video story about a Cabell County man who turns that noble sentiment into action right in his backyard, in a way that all his neighbors benefit from.

As mines across the state have laid off workers, or closed all together, hard working West Virginians have had to call upon one of the strongest WV Values, resourcefulness. Part of being loyal to your family is being able to put food on the table no matter what, and some West Virginians have turned to some unique jobs to fill the gap left by disappearing mine jobs.