Clyde CraigClyde Craig

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.
The Coalfields Expressway is one of several projects that benefited from the governor's Roads-to-Prosperity initiative.

Second bond sale complete, will generate $700 million plus

West Virginia has sold $600 million in general obligation road bonds and generated more than $746.5 million in proceeds to be used for highway, bridge, and secondary road construction projects, Governor Jim Justice announced. “This program is truly bringing prosperity to West Virginia in many ways and today’s sale of these bonds is going to … Read more

The historic jailhouse at Beverly, West Virginia, is being restored to its original appearance.

Alliance launches new micro-loan for historic W.Va. buildings

The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has unveiled a new loan program to provide capital, technical assistance, and development expertise to property owners who are renovating historic buildings in West Virginia. The Historic Preservation Microloan will help property owners save endangered historic properties and develop commercial properties to create or retain jobs, housing, or heritage-related … Read more

Civil War Christmas By Thomas Nast

Shepherd to host Civil War Christmas December 7

What was Christmas like during the Civil War? Find out during the fourth annual Civil War Christmas at Shepherd University on Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sponsored by the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War and the Department of History, the event will take place in conjunction with … Read more

Trailhead at Pioneer Nature Trail at Glenville. (Photo: Glenville State College)

First phase of nature trail at Glenville State College complete

The first section of a walkable nature trail at Glenville State College has been completed, though there’s more to come, according to the interim president of the school. “Projects like this one are wonderful opportunities to celebrate partnerships and collaborations that make the heart of West Virginia so special,” Dr. Kathleen Nelson said of the … Read more

A spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) adult winged.

Spotted Lanternfly confirmed in Berkeley County

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of a new invasive insect, the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycormia delicatula), in West Virginia. A small population of spotted lanternflies was detected in the Bunker Hill area of Berkeley County on October 30, and the findings were confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The spotted … Read more

Benison investigates an acidic salt lake in Western Australia.

WVU geologist selected for NASA’s Mars 2020 team

When samples from the Mars 2020 expedition eventually make their way to Earth, the scientists of tomorrow will have a WVU Mountaineer to thank. West Virginia University geologist Kathy Benison is one of 10 scientists selected as a return-sample selection scientist for NASA’s Mars 2020 expedition, responsible for helping determine which rocks and sediments shall … Read more

Adelaide, Australia, extends toward the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Top 5 free things to do in Adelaide, Australia

The capital city of South Australia, Adelaide is also home to the fifth-biggest population in the country. It’s a cosmopolitan city that’s a popular destination with tourists. If you’re visiting, you can hire from a company like DriveNow.com.au and plan a road trip around the surrounding area, though there are plenty of things to do … Read more

West Virginia agriculture is getting a boost, thanks to a grant from the USDA.

West Virginia receives $250,000 in specialty crop grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $242,335.25 to ten projects to enhance the production, processing, and consumption of specialty crops in West Virginia. W.Va. Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt, praised the value of the projects and of the Specialty Crop Block Grant program for development in the Mountain State. “From education to research, Specialty … Read more

A forester manages growth in a West Virginia woodland.

Glenville creates forestry, land surveying scholarships

The Glenville State College Department of Land Resources has announced new scholarships honoring two professors who pioneered the forest technology and land-surveying technology majors within the natural resource management program. The first scholarship, named after Professor Emeritus Ed Grafton, will be available to students majoring in forest technology. The second honors Professor Emeritus Rick Sypolt … Read more

Adam McGill will race in West Virginia at the all-new venue of Summit Bechtel Reserve.

Summit hosts world’s largest off-road series Oct. 12-13

The world’s largest off-road motorcycle and ATV racing series will hold its inaugural Grand National Cross Country at the Summit Bechtel Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia, October 12-13. The Yamaha Racing Mountaineer Grand National Cross Country will serve as the penultimate round of the 2019 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized, an … Read more