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Born in Charleston, Bianca Bosworth spent years traveling the world as a travel nurse and freelance writer. In 2009 she returned to West Virginia to pursue a career in writing and mountaineering. She now calls Putnam County near Charleston home. She can be reached at 304-575-7390 or bosworth@wvexplorer.com.
The W.Va. Development Office administers financial and technical-assistance funds for development and infrastructure.
Communities

Justice backs projects for Appalachian Regional Commission investment

by Bianca Bosworth

Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch have recommended 12 projects totaling more than $11.7 million in grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission Investment Program. The West Virginia Development Office administers the state’s commission grants program, which is a partnership of federal, state, and local participants that provide financial and … Read more

Dr. Mark Anthony Manchin has been selected as the 25th president of Glenville State College in West Virginia.
Communities

Manchin named 25th president of Glenville State College

by Bianca Bosworth

Mark Anthony Manchin, Ph.D., has been selected as the 25th president of Glenville State College, according to officials at the school in central West Virginia. The college’s Board of Governors made the selection after an extensive search process that culminated last week in on-campus interviews with five finalists at Glenville, West Virginia. “I am excited … Read more

Visitors boat and board on the waterfront at Stonewall Resort at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.
Attractions

Stonewall Resort in W.Va. launches phased reopening

by Bianca Bosworth

Stonewall Resort in north-central West Virginia has begun reopening resort and state park amenities following recent rules and guidelines established by Governor Jim Justice. The resort’s campground and its Stillwaters Restaurant is now open, and its lodge and cottages are set to open Tuesday, according to general manager Andre’ D’Amour. “While we work to reopen the … Read more

Hikers trek into a spruce forest in the West Virginia highlands.
Hiking

WVU professor says trail use up, thanks to pandemic

by Bianca Bosworth

A West Virginia University researcher says exercising on local rail trails has doubled during the pandemic and is safe as long as people use best practices to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. According to the Mon River Trails Conservancy trail counter data, trail use at the trail’s Van Voorhis trailhead is up 101 percent, and … Read more

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WVExplorer Magazine surpasses 2.5 million annual readers

by Bianca Bosworth

West Virginia Explorer Magazine has surpassed a rate of 2.5-million readers annually or an average of more than 7,000 readers daily, according to its publisher. The rate represents an increase in readership of more than 600 percent over the last three years, according to publisher David Sibray, who recently celebrated the magazine’s 20th anniversary. The … Read more

A young reader embarks on a world of wonder, thanks to reading education programs.
Communities

Bluefield State College earns “A” in early reader instruction

by Bianca Bosworth

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program at Bluefield State College has been ranked among the nation’s top teacher preparation programs in early reader instruction, according to school officials. The National Council on Teacher Quality recently released its ranking in the 2020 Teacher Prep Review, noting that programs in West Virginia performed well above … Read more