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    West Virginia historic preservation grants open for 2026 applications

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is now accepting applications for economic development grants to support and maintain historic properties, particularly those in historic districts...
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    West Virginia University insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While rare “synchronous fireflies” are becoming...
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    West Virginia University expert shares tips to keep fall mums blooming longer

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The brilliant colors of chrysanthemums, or...
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    Horror film shot in West Virginia, ‘Self Help’ to hit theaters nationwide on Halloween

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    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A horror-thriller filmed in Huntington in...
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    Monster trout contest returns to West Virginia as fall fishing season heats up

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have announced the...
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    Friday Night frights and delights light up West Virginia this Halloween season

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    Horror film shot in West Virginia, ‘Self Help’ to hit theaters nationwide on Halloween

    Arts Clyde Craig -
    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A horror-thriller filmed in Huntington in 2024, "Self Help" is set for a nationwide theatrical release...

    At 50 years, West Virginia University celebrates its ground-breaking PRT system

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The familiar hum of the gold and blue "Personal Rapid Transit" cars has been part of...

    Here are 20 things that make wild, wonderful West Virginia famous

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the peaks of the Allegheny Mountains to the forested chasm of the New River Gorge,...

    West Virginia historic preservation grants open for 2026 applications

    Economic Development David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is now accepting applications for economic development grants to support and maintain historic properties,...

    West Virginia University insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While rare “synchronous fireflies” are becoming a tourist attraction across Appalachia, a West Virginia University researcher...

    Fayetteville Creates turns town into a living arts studio for the New River Gorge

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — This winter, the small mountain town of Fayetteville, perched at the edge of the New River...

    Monster trout contest returns to West Virginia as fall fishing season heats up

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have announced the return of the state’s fourth annual Monster Trout Contest, giving...

    Friday Night frights and delights light up West Virginia this Halloween season

    Arts David Sibray -
    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Film fans across West Virginia are in for a frightfully fun weekend as Halloween-themed screenings, premieres,...

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    Six West Virginia landmarks added to the National Register of Historic Places

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Six landmarks across West Virginia have...

    Historic stone walls in Morgantown, West Virginia, added to the national register

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The National Park Service has accepted...

    Swing into autumn with West Virginia’s three new Almost Heaven swings

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Department of...

    Exclusive dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park showcases new menu

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    PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Tickets are now available for a...

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    Three West Virginia resorts ranked among best in U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Top travel destinations in West Virginia...

    WVU president urges university to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson, new president of...

    Five West Virginia organizations receive $302,000 in specialty crop block grants

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five West Virginia agri-businesses, organizations, and...

    Risk of West Virginia wildfires increases in 2025 amid dry autumn conditions

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    How an obscure, mysterious writer in West Virginia invented UFO lore as we know it

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    RIFFLE, W.Va.— The blockbuster Men in Black film franchise...

    Mysterious Wetzel County worm invasion wreaked havoc in West Virginia in 1918

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    LITTLETON, W.Va. — In the summer of 1918, a...

    Polemic Run, West Virginia: A roadside journey hidden off the expressway

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    BIRCH RIVER, W.Va. — Each day, more than 10,000...

    Investigator: West Virginia ground-zero for UFO research, ET encounters

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    GREEN BANK, W.Va. — A renowned paranormal investigator says...

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    2025 archery and crossbow hunting seasons open September 27 in West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of...

    First section of autumn 2025 black bear firearms season opens in West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of...

    West Virginia releases its 2025 hunting outlook and mast survey report

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    ELKINS, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Division...

    Five reasons why your family should visit West Virginia this winter 

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    CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. – During a time of year...

    History and Prehistory

    How a violent West Virginia textbook battle helped redefine U.S. education

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the spring of 1974, an...

    The U.S state that almost was: How West Virginia nearly became “Kanawha”

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    Wolves and panthers roamed the forgotten wilderness east of the West Virginia capital

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Glance at a road map of...

    The Battle of Stanaford: A massacre in W.Va. vanished from the pages of labor history

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    STANAFORD, W.Va. — A quiet residential community outside the...

    Lore and Legend

    How an obscure, mysterious writer in West Virginia invented UFO lore as we know it

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    RIFFLE, W.Va.— The blockbuster Men in Black film franchise...

    Mysterious Wetzel County worm invasion wreaked havoc in West Virginia in 1918

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    LITTLETON, W.Va. — In the summer of 1918, a...

    Polemic Run, West Virginia: A roadside journey hidden off the expressway

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    BIRCH RIVER, W.Va. — Each day, more than 10,000...

    Investigator: West Virginia ground-zero for UFO research, ET encounters

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    GREEN BANK, W.Va. — A renowned paranormal investigator says...

    State Parks

    Chief Logan State Park in West Virginia debuts a fully accessible playground

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    LOGAN, W.Va. — Chief Logan State Park has unveiled...

    Scenic tram at Pipestem Resort State Park in West Virginia reopens

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    PIPESTEM, W.Va. — After two years of construction, a...

    West Virginia’s Farm-to-Table dinner series returns with scenic feasts, local flavor

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The highly anticipated Farm-to-Table Dinner Series...

    Coopers Rock State Forest in W.Va. doubles number of campsites

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    BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — Twenty-five new campsites have been...

    Hunting

    West Virginia releases its 2025 hunting outlook and mast survey report

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    ELKINS, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Division...

    West Virginia shifts future meeting time for natural resources to boost public access

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Division...

    West Virginia creates special access roads for hunters with disabilities

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials are reminding hunters...

    West Virginia reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of youth...

    Fishing

    W.Va. announces fall trout stockings and return of Monster Trout Contest

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will begin fall trout...

    Record West Virginia blue catfish broken fourth year in a row

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    GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — For the fourth year in...

    West Virginia to stock upper Elk River in pilot winter trout program

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    WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural...

    West Virginia stocks 43 waters during first week of fall trout stocking

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    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural...

    Hiking

    W.Va. Gov. celebrates expanded access to Endless Wall hiking trail

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    LANSING, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and other state...

    Expert New River Gorge hiker shares her four favorite national park trails

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Which are the best hiking trails...

    Five reasons West Virginia is an ultimate winter hiking destination

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — While West Virginia has gained worldwide...

    Endless Wall Trail named Best Hike in West Virginia by magazine

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    LANSING, W.Va. — The Endless Wall Trail has again...

    Skiing

    Snowshoe Mountain in W.Va. ranks among most affordable ski resorts

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    SLATYFORK, W.Va. — Snowshoe Mountain in the Allegheny Mountains...

    Snowshoe Mountain to open skiing, snowboarding by Thanksgiving

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    SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — In advance of a strong El...

    Canaan Valley rated one of top U.S. ski, winter destinations

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    DAVIS, W.Va. — More than a few magazines in...

    Record conditions: Canaan to open slopes Dec. 13

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    Officials at Canaan Valley Resort in West Virginia will...

    National Parks

    A hidden parkway travels beneath the New River Gorge Bridge in W.Va.

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Nearly all who cross the towering...

    Organizations join forces to apprehend New River Gorge vandals

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    GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — Two organizations in West Virginia...

    Grandview panoramas showcase New River Gorge at its widest, deepest

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    SHADY SPRING, W.Va. — Perched more than 1,400 feet...

    Park ranger lists the four must-see attractions in the New River Gorge

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    THURMOND, W.Va.—Visiting America's newest national park? There are countless...

    Kayaking

    W.Va. flatwater trail commission set to build connections

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    Established a year ago, West Virginia’s flatwater trail commission...

    Flatwater paddling expanding quickly across West Virginia

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    West Virginia is growing rapidly as a destination for...

    Kayaks opening Guyandotte valley to new exploration

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    The valley of the Guyandotte might be counted among...

    June 1 float supports West Fork, now prime kayak-fishing destination

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    The West Fork River is fast becoming one of...

    Whitewater Rafting

    Cool autumn weather could super-charge Gauley River rafting

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    The return of autumn could result in an end-of-season...

    Gauley River whitewater rafting season begins Sept. 6

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    One of the most scenic rivers in the U.S....

    Help build guide to booming West Virginia paddling events

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    Paddling sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are...

    Eventful and colorful, October ideal for rafting in West Virginia

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    October may be the biggest month yet when it...

    Biking

    New Parkersburg-area trail designed for intermediate level bikers

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    Already among the most popular destinations for mountain biking...

    Piney Creek trails attracting dozens daily; trail map unveiled

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    Hikers, bikers, and runners in growing numbers are venturing...

    Gorge resort introduces electric-assist mountain bike adventures

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    Imagine peddling less and riding faster. The new electric-assist...

    New trail to historic mill ruin to open Saturday in Beckley

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    Officials in Beckley, West Virginia, on Saturday will open...

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    West Virginia historic preservation grants open for 2026 applications

    Economic Development David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is now accepting applications for economic development grants to support and maintain historic properties,...

    Blackwater Falls State Park begins online ticket sales for sled run

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks officials today announced that tickets for the sled run at Blackwater Falls...

    At 50 years, West Virginia University celebrates its ground-breaking PRT system

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    The Pumpkin—a West Virginia tradition steeped in lore

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    FLAT TOP, W.Va. — With the exception of corn, perhaps no vegetable is as all-American as the pumpkin. Carved...

    Here are 20 things that make wild, wonderful West Virginia famous

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the peaks of the Allegheny Mountains to the forested chasm of the New River Gorge,...

    West Virginia University insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While rare “synchronous fireflies” are becoming a tourist attraction across Appalachia, a West Virginia University researcher...

    West Virginia University expert shares tips to keep fall mums blooming longer

    Agriculture Bianca Bosworth -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The brilliant colors of chrysanthemums, or mums, signal the arrival of fall across West Virginia. But...

    Horror film shot in West Virginia, ‘Self Help’ to hit theaters nationwide on Halloween

    Arts Clyde Craig -
    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A horror-thriller filmed in Huntington in 2024, "Self Help" is set for a nationwide theatrical release...

    Monster trout contest returns to West Virginia as fall fishing season heats up

    Fishing Will Reedy -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have announced the return of the state’s fourth annual Monster Trout Contest, giving...

    Friday Night frights and delights light up West Virginia this Halloween season

    Arts David Sibray -
    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Film fans across West Virginia are in for a frightfully fun weekend as Halloween-themed screenings, premieres,...

    Fayetteville Creates turns town into a living arts studio for the New River Gorge

    Arts Bianca Bosworth -
    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — This winter, the small mountain town of Fayetteville, perched at the edge of the New River...

    The legend of the Vegetable Man: How a bloodsucking alien left its mark on West Virginia

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