Two chefs from West Virginia have been recognized for culinary excellence with James Beard Award nominations. Chef Paul Smith, of 1010 Bridge in Charleston, has been nominated for best chef of the southeast while Scott MacGregor, from Snowshoe’s Appalachian Kitchen, joins the semifinalist list. Eyewitness News said the chefs plan to visit each other over the next few weeks. In March, the pair will find out if they are a finalist for an award.