Sgt. Peter H. Butler

Carte de visite of Sergeant Peter H. Butler of the 19th U.S. Colored Troops that recruited at Harpers Ferry, WV, in 1864. Photo courtesy Cowan Auctions

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A historian at Wolf Creek Park documents a stone remnant of the mining industry there.

Historians seek information on Wolf Creek area in Fayette County

November 16, 2018

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in West Virginia.

Drunk driving carries harsh penalties in West Virginia

November 16, 2018

The 2018 West Virginia buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 19 and run through Dec. 1.

2018 buck firearm season in W.Va. opens Nov. 19

November 15, 2018

It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History in Parkersburg, with the annual “Trees of Our Heritage” display underway through Dec. 23, 2018.

“Trees of Our Heritage” on display at Blennerhassett Museum

November 14, 2018

The Braxton County Visitors Center will host Bazarre, a forum for authors who specialize in the paranormal Nov. 17, 2018.

Five authors to discuss UFOs, paranormal in Sutton Nov. 17

November 12, 2018