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Silver Mining in West Virginia

Wood and Jackson counties in western West Virginia experienced a failed Silver Rush in the late 1800s.

Wood and Jackson counties in western West Virginia experienced a failed Silver Rush in the late 1800s.

Wirt and Jackson counties experienced a failed silver rush in the late 1800s.

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Sibray (left) and Burdette explore stonework and hewn timbers in one of the tavern rooms.

Historians work to divine mysteries of old West Virginia tavern

September 8, 2020

Fishing is a way of life in West Virginia where the National Park Service is holding a grandfamily fishing program.

New River Gorge to host Oct. 10 grandfamilies fishing day

September 8, 2020

Bears are infiltrating urban and suburban areas in remarkable numbers.

W.Va. DNR reports increased nuisance bear activity

September 2, 2020

Archery provides a safe alternative to fire arms in urban settings.

Special urban deer archery season opens Sept. 5

August 28, 2020

Livestock should have access to safe areas during threat of inclement weather.

W.Va. warns farmers to prepare for Laura aftermath

August 27, 2020