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Steel bars manufactured by CMC await export to market.

Steelmaker to open micro-mill in Berkeley County

Clyde Craig -
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and officials at Commercial Metals Company, also known as CMC, have announced that Berkeley County will be...
The partnership will plant more than 10,000 trees across West Virginia.

W.Va. State U. and Diversified Energy to plant 10,000 trees

Broadband access is vital in West Virginia where many new residents are reliant on access.

State officials urge residents to help secure broadband access

“The technology has come leaps and bounds from the 80s and 90s,” says Dan Conant of Solar Holler.

West Virginia now ideally suited to solar energy use

There are good reasons to opt for a live Christmas tree this year, ideally sourced in West Virginia.

WVU forestry specialist recommends live Christmas trees

Attractions

Glade Creek wanders through a snowy hollow at Babcock State Park. Photo courtesy Rick Burgess.

W.Va. state parks extend deadline on holiday gift cards

David Sibray -
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia state parks are extending a promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards until 11:59 p.m. eastern...
Visitors walk Potomac Street during Christmas in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Harpers Ferry to reenact Christmas as celebrated in 1864

David Sibray -
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — On December 3 and 4, 2022, visitors to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park are invited to explore a historical reenactment...
Displays at the West Virginia State Farm Museum are being readied for Christmas.

W.Va. Farm Museum Christmas Light Show runs Dec. 5-20

David Sibray inspects a thorny locust tree at Spring Hill Cemetery.

Prehistoric mastodon may have carried these thorny trees into W.Va.

The Billy Joe Adkins home is among those slated for demolition.

National park holds open house before proposed demos

Justice has announced plans for the complete renovation of the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas.

Justice announces renovation of W.Va. Turnpike travel plazas

Recreation

A wild tom turkey appears on the edge of a field in West Virginia.
Hunting

2022 fall turkey harvest increased by almost 46 percent

Will Reedy -
FARMINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s 2022 fall turkey harvest increased by almost 46 percent over...
A white-tailed deer walks gingerly through a snowy West Virginia woodland. (Photo courtesy W.Va. Dept. of Commerce)
Hunting

Muzzleloader deer hunting season 2022 opens Dec. 12

Will Reedy -
West Virginia’s 2022 muzzleloader deer-hunting season will be open Dec. 12-18, and hunters who want...
Hunters and anglers who purchase an annual 2023 hunting, trapping or fishing license in December will be eligible.
Hunting

W.Va. hunters, anglers again eligible for lifetime licenses

Will Reedy -
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division...

Lodging

Flowers grow in profusion around the Garvey House at Winona, West Virginia, in the New River Gorge.

First B&B established in New River Gorge now for sale

Bianca Bosworth -
Nearly 35 years after it was established, the first bed-and-breakfast in the New River Gorge is on the market, and times have changed almost...
A horse-drawn carriage tours the historic ground of Capon Springs Resort.

Capon Springs offers 30-percent state resident discount

Inn at Glade Springs Resort

Glade Springs resort suspends operations until April 20

One of the first Tru by Hilton hotel properties in West Virginia is expected to open in Beckley, West Virginia (WV).

Beckley tourism leaders welcome Hilton hotel, growth

A horse-drawn carriage tours the historic ground of Capon Springs Resort.

Capon Springs celebrates 88th season by changing very little

Galleries

Pioneer Farm at Twin Falls Resort State Park, West Virginia

Spring photography workshop at Twin Falls set for April 7-9

Will Reedy -
Amateur and professional photographers are invited to attend West Virginia's annual spring photography workshop April 7-9 at Twin Falls State Park, which offers some...
Cleaned ramps in Bowl

New gallery displays best of West Virginia ramp fare

David Sibray -
Have you ever seen a ramp or attended a ramp dinner? Proud West Virginia fans of the ramp are sharing photos of their favorite...

Real Estate

The valley of Indian Creek in Monroe County wanders through scenic farmscapes.

Sleepy valley of Indian Creek grows as a residential destination

David Sibray -
Though it might sound cliche, time really does stand still in the Indian Creek valley in southern West Virginia. A winery has opened. Farmers...
The tower on the McMaster's residence looks out across the historic landscape in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Home at site of abolitionist John Brown's hanging for sale

Christine Snyder -
In the market for a new home? The Victorian mansion built on the site of abolitionist John Brown’s 1859 hanging in Charles Town is...
Shade trees were planted at Maplecrest to keep the residence cool in summer.

Tree planting can increase property value in urban West Virginia

The large veranda along the front of the tavern is among the architectural highlights noted in the landmark's nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

Built in 1800, historic New River Gorge landmark for sale

Gandy Creek enters the legendary Sinks-of-Gandy Cave on a frigid morning. Photo courtesy Rick Burgess.

West Virginia landmark "Sinks of Gandy" still up for sale

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Gift of vacation cabin aids flood recovery in Greenbrier Valley

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