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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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Does this cell-phone photo show a bigfoot in the woods near Danese, West Virginia, east of the New River Gorge?

Couple claim to photograph bigfoot near New River Gorge

February 28, 2020

Since the death of Lincoln, the Horse Creek Ghost has been said to appear in a hollow of that name in southern West Virginia.

Horse Creek Ghost said to foretell the demise of presidents

February 27, 2020

Two-day hunter education courses are being taught by DNR law enforcement officers.

Hunter education classes prepare hunters for upcoming seasons

February 27, 2020

Plans for the Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center call for a 22,400-square-foot main building with three pools.

Governor requests up to $2 million to jump-start aquatic center

February 26, 2020

A family bikes a park trail in the New River Gorge National River.

National healthy-living campaign comes to southern W.Va.

February 26, 2020