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Pepperoni Buns vs. Pepperoni Rolls: What’s the Difference?
There’s a reason people across West Virginia are obsessed with pepperoni rolls. They’re portable, comforting, salty in the best possible way, and practically part of the state’s DNA. But at Coal Valley Bun Works, we decided to take that Appalachian classic and push it one step further. Enter the Pepperoni Bun. And yes, there’s a difference. A Pepperoni Bun Means Pepperoni in Every Bite A traditional pepperoni roll usually features sticks or chunks of pepperoni baked into brea
Carrie Scanlon Copley, Phd
May 283 min read


Happy New Year. The Time is Now.
We could sit around waiting for the perfect time. We could spend another year saying "someday." We could come up with a dozen reasons not to do the big, wild, slightly ridiculous thing we can't stop thinking about. But we opened a hot dog and pepperoni roll shop instead. In a few weeks, the doors swing open at Coal Valley Bun Works. And it still doesn’t feel real. This idea has been in Kevin's head for a long time; written on bar napkins, scribbled in notebooks, sauce recipes
Carrie Scanlon Copley, Phd
Jan 22 min read


Well, that escalated quickly.
Seven days. One t-shirt. 1,300+ followers. Two debates and about 73 people yelling in all caps that they’re “SO EXCITED.” We see you. Launching a new foot spot in Moundsville is one thing. Doing it online, with nothing but a logo, a dream, and a few stock photos of a hot dog or two? That’s a whole other gamble. But you showed up fast, loud, and with a ton of energy. Wow, is all we can say (and thank you). We opened the door a crack this week to give people in the Ohio Valley
Carrie Scanlon Copley, Phd
Dec 14, 20252 min read


It's Almost Time in COAL VALLEY.
It's almost time to open the doors.
Carrie Scanlon Copley, Phd
Dec 7, 20252 min read
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