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The term Birthplace of Rivers was employed by historian Virgil Lewis in History and Government of West Virginia (1904-’22)

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Historic properties in North Wheeling may soon be added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Historians find older-than-expected buildings in North Wheeling

May 20, 2019

David Sibray inspects the Point of Beginning Monument near the West Virginia border.

Does point at tip of northern panhandle mark beginning of West?

May 16, 2019

An Airbnb room awaits guests in Morgantown, West Virginia. Photo courtesy Airbnb.com.

Airbnbs earned record $21k during WVU commencement

May 16, 2019

A hunter calls a gobbler during spring turkey season in West Virginia.

West Virginia spring turkey harvest declined in 2019

May 15, 2019

Reenactors fire during a demonstration at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.

Canaan Valley park hosts W.Va. Day fest June 21-23

May 12, 2019