Clyde Craig
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There’s nothing like a motorcycle road trip through West Virginia in winter. The snow-covered scenery that frames the open road is a feast for the eyes, but it’s essential you don’t grow distracted to the point that you neglect the dangers of such a trip. The scenery can be epic, if frigid, … Read more
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — As autumn approaches and tourist season winds down in West Virginia (except near its ski resorts, which are nearing their winter boom), operators of tourism businesses are working to attract groups and conferences. Thanks to the discovery of the Mountain State as a vacationland during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses with outdoor recreation … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the potential for severe storms this afternoon and evening, Governor Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia. With this declaration, the State Emergency Operations Center increased today at 12 p.m. from “Steady State” to “Enhanced Watch,” according to a release from the governor’s office. … Read more
MOUNT HOPE, W.Va. — The public is invited to tour an old-fashioned hardware store and sweet shop with a vintage soda fountain during a historical open house on July 29 at Mount Hope in southern West Virginia. The free public event at the Bon-Bon Hardware & Confectionary will feature exhibits and presenters speaking on the … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia and the Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts of America have signed a memorandum that will allow scouts to use state parks for activities while encouraging them to contribute to park conservation and preservation through service projects. Under the terms of the agreement, scouts from the Buckskin Council in West … Read more
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Ascend West Virginia, the state’s premier talent attraction and retention program, announced its addition of the New River Gorge community to the program. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, the program will welcome a new group of adventurers to the state’s New River Gorge region, home … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is inviting all West Virginians to the state culture center at the capitol complex in Charleston, West Virginia, at noon today for a day of fun in celebration of West Virginia’s 160th birthday. The first 160 people to arrive will receive a limited edition 160th birthday commemorative gift handmade … Read more
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is honoring its 2023 Historic Preservation Awards recipients Saturday at its annual awards banquet at the Clingman Center for Community Engagement, according to executive director Danielle Parker. Each year, the organization solicits public nominations and votes on award winners representing the most outstanding and exemplary historic … Read more
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has announced the provision of $511,427 in Airport Infrastructure Grants from the Federal Aviation Administration for five rural West Virginia airports. The funding will help small county airports in Upshur, Braxton, Grant, Mercer, and Logan counties meet the needs of the state’s growing population. “The funding announced today from … Read more
QUINCY, W.Va. — Clean Vision Corp. has announced plans to invest $50 million in West Virginia and build at facility in Kanawha County, according to state and corporate officials. Clean Vision Corporation (OTCQB) has signed a memorandum of agreement between its Clean-Seas West Virginia subsidiary and the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. This collaboration … Read more
