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Clyde Craig is a staff writer for West Virginia Explorer. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he traveled with his family across the globe with the U.S. Army before returning to the Mountain State in 2011. He has been a writer with the explorer since 2018. He can be reached at 304-575-7390 or at craig@wvexplorer.com.
Guests gather on a summer evening at Stonewall Resort.

Culinary events hosted at Stonewall Resort through March

Early spring is sure to be great for foodies in north-central West Virginia, where Stonewall Resort is set to host three culinary events in addition to weekly themed dinner options. Late February and March is an ideal time to escape the end-of-winter humdrum, says Andre’ D’Amour, general manager at the luxury resort located in Stonewall … Read more

A portrait of Charles Washington, Founder of Charles Town, hangs in his home, Happy Retreat.

Charles Town, W.Va., settled by youngest Washington brother

Visitors to West Virginia may be inclined to think of backwoods mountaineers when they think of the Mountain State, but the incredibly diverse state is far more posh than that. Charles Town, in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, was founded in 1787 by Charles Washington, the youngest brother of George Washington. The younger Washington … Read more

A farmer surveys pasture and cropland in eastern West Virginia.

W.Va. State U. to host spatial analysis workshop for farmers

The extension service of West Virginia State University will host a workshop series on sustainable production management through spatial analysis beginning Feb. 25, 2020. The series is ideal for producers who own or lease land for agricultural purposes, according to Dr. Annette G. Ericksen, assistant director for agriculture and natural resources at the university. “This … Read more

Medical students train in acupuncture at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Osteopathic school trains in acupuncture technique

An old practice is being put to new use in the Mountain State, thanks in part to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine at Lewisburg, West Virginia. The school is training members of approved health-related professions to use the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol, also known as acudetox, a form of acupuncture in which … Read more

A field of hemp in West Virginia greets the dawn.

West Virginia submits hemp plan to U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has submitted the state’s plan to regulate industrial hemp to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and officials are working toward the most business-friendly outcome possible. Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt said his office will continue to work with producers, who in 2019 produced a remarkably successful crop. “There is … Read more

Fraternity and sorority members show higher academic performance than West Virginia University students at large.

WVU fraternities and sororities maintain above-average GPAs

Fraternity and sorority life might be perceived as a distraction, but West Virginia University has announced that members of such organizations show higher academic performance than students at large. The fall 2019 average for such students was 3.240 compared to 2.969, according to Matthew Richardson, director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. “The … Read more

Snowshoe Mountain has set its lineup for the annual Ballhooter Music Festival March 13-15, 2020.

Snowshoe sets lineup for annual Ballhooter music festival

Spring skiing, free concerts, and a vibrant nightlife have conspired to make the annual Ballhooter Festival at Snowshoe Mountain popular with visitors from across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the Midwest. Snowshoe Mountain has announced the lineup of free village concerts for its eighth annual Ballhooter Festival, scheduled March 13-15, 2020, according to resort spokesman Shawn … Read more

Snow blankets a country road through a woodland in West Virginia.

North Bend State Park hosts Winter Wonder Weekend Jan. 17-19

Plant the seeds of fun, conservation, and education during Winter Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park Jan. 17-19. Activities will include sled riding (weather permitting), winter hikes, tours of the area, programs, crafts, games, and entertainment. This year’s event includes a Friday night dessert contest where guests are encouraged to bring their favorite dessert … Read more