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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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Dave Sibray surveys the curious cone on Elk Mountain, a roadside attraction along U.S. 219 in Pocahontas County.

Roadside curiosity captures imaginations in Pocahontas County

December 5, 2019

A ghost hunter roams a West Virginia forest.

West Virginia enjoying popularity as a ghost-hunting destination

December 4, 2019

The Coalfields Expressway is one of several projects that benefited from the governor's Roads-to-Prosperity initiative.

Second bond sale complete, will generate $700 million plus

December 4, 2019

Snow lays thick on the slopes at Canaan Valley Resort near Davis, West Virginia.

Record conditions: Canaan to open slopes Dec. 13

December 2, 2019

Could this piece of silver found near Ripley, West Virginia, point to a larger lode?

Lost Jackson County silver lode may be more than legend

November 30, 2019