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Clyde Craig

Clyde Craig is a 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.
West Virginia Turnpike Ghosts
Communities

Safety on I-77 and W.Va. Turnpike priority for PSC

by Clyde Craig

Commercial motor vehicle safety along the West Virginia Turnpike has been a priority for law enforcement agencies in recent months as the number of accidents—particularly accidents involving fatalities—has risen, according to an official at the W.Va. Public Service Commission. In a coordinated effort to increase safety for the West Virginia traveling public, transportation enforcement officers … Read more

Going to holidays in Kelantan? These Kota Bharu hotels are incredible!
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Traveling to Kota Bahru? Choose a hotel of your choice!

by Clyde Craig

Whether you’re planning a getaway or traveling with your loved ones when it comes tochoosing a holiday destination in Kota Bahru, Malaysia, it’s always best to plan ahead and know your hotel options to avoid any trouble.Bakal bercuti di Kelantan? Ini 21 hotel di kota bharu yang menarik untuk percutian anda!These hotels provide different budget … Read more

The West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the West Virginia University Department of Industrial Extension will present a half-day workshop on cybersecurity Aug. 6. 2019, in Beckley, WV. Photo Caspar Camille Rubin
Communities

WVU, manufacturers to hold cyber-security workshop in Beckley

by Clyde Craig

The West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the West Virginia University Department of Industrial Extension will present a half-day workshop on cybersecurity Aug. 6 at the Holiday Inn on Dry Hill Road in Beckley, West Virginia. The partnership Cybersecurity workshop will show small business owners how to identify potential cyber threats, how to protect information … Read more

Festival At Cranberry Mountain Nature Center in West Virginia
Attractions

Cranberry nature center hosts family fest this weekend

by Clyde Craig

RICHWOOD, W.Va.—Families touring Cranberry Glades and the Falls of Hills Creek this weekend are in store for extra fun on Cranberry Fun Day at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center Saturday, July 20, 2019. Begin at 11 a.m. and continue all afternoon, the annual event is geared for youth and families with children and includes a program … Read more

New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, West Virginia, New River Gorge Region
Attractions

World Scout Jamboree to crowd middle New River Gorge

by Clyde Craig

BECKLEY, W.Va.—Officials at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are anticipating increased river use and shuttle traffic during the World Scout Jamboree July 22-August 2 at the adjacent Summit Bechtel Reserve.Up to 65,000 scouts and scout leaders from more than 170 countries are expected to attend the event attend the landmark event, which … Read more

Fireworks displays in West Virginia are extremely popular.
Culture

Why you should avoid buying fireworks wrapped in brown paper

by Clyde Craig

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to buy and use consumer fireworks in a safe manner. Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, 280 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the … Read more

Scented boxwood hedges create form in the gardens at the Craik-Patton House.
Agriculture

USDA detects boxwood blight in West Virginia gardens

by Clyde Craig

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has detected boxwood blight in several residential and commercial landscapes throughout West Virginia.The blight was first diagnosed in West Virginia on plants shipped from out of state nurseries in July 2015, according to Kent Leonhardt, Commissioner of Agriculture. It was first reported in the United States in 2011.Caused by … Read more

Campers gather around a fire in a West Virginia forest.
Botany and Forestry

New River college offering two-day survival skills course

by Clyde Craig

Enhance your survival skills and knowledge during a two-day course offered in May at New River Community and Technical College’s campus in Nicholas County at Summersville, West Virginia.Students will receive instruction on how to survive in emergency situations and learn how settlers lived without modern conveniences and technology, according to Jenni R. Canterbury, the college’s … Read more

No longer industrially viable, West Virginia brownfield sites are eligible for assistance.
Communities

Brownfield assistance center calls for community applicants

by Clyde Craig

Is your community suffering from the appearance of its old industrial or commercial sites—otherwise known as brownfields?The West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at West Virginia University is seeking communities that would like to apply for up to $5,000 in redevelopment assistance.According to Patrick Kirby, a spokesman for the Foundations for Overcoming Challenges and Utilizing Strengths … Read more

Boats Line Canal In Saint Petersburg
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Rail journey ideal for Helsinki-to-Saint Petersburg travel

by Clyde Craig

Visiting Saint Petersburg? Why not venture to Finland, a rail journey of less than four hours? While Russia is all about grand palaces, museums, and heritage structures, Finland has all the elements for spending a few relaxing days in the lap of nature. Here are a few interesting ideas to make your visit more appealing … Read more