Clyde Craig
The southeastern U.S., also known simply as “The South,” is famous for its slow pace and vibrant character. The region is defined in part by its spicy cuisine, colorful accents, and warm, friendly people. Exploring its remarkable cities and towns in large groups is an excellent idea, if managed with detailed planning in advance. Here’s … Read more
There may be plenty of reasons to migrate email to an alternate server. Perhaps you’re needing to change service providers or your corporate email’s server. Perhaps an employee has resigned, requiring you to transfer data to another employee. In many cases you may be required to transfer a massive amount of information from the inbox … Read more
Mobile traffic today far exceeds that of desktop traffic, which is why more companies are deciding to build their own corporate mobile apps. Which businesses should run mobile projects? Which can realize the potential of landing big profits?Let’s take a closer look. A smart approach to ios app development will save customers time and encourage … Read more
One of the last coal camps that remain in the coalfields near Beckley, West Virginia, has been found eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, according to a spokesman for the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia.Once a mining boom-town, Helen, with a population of nearly 125 residents, was determined eligible for the … Read more
Many businesses in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties may be eligible for benefits as a result of their locations in federally designated “Historically Underutilized Business Zones” or “HUBZones.”The Robert C. Byrd Institute is joining the U.S. Small Business Administration and Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation March 26 in presenting a free workshop on the matter from … Read more
Travelers from around the world are recognizing West Virginia as a hidden vacation destination. Accessible, affordable, beautiful, historical—it checks all the right boxes for modern travelers.’The uptick in travel has proved a welcome source of economic stimulus for communities across the state, and homeowners in rural areas have been quick to get into the home-sharing … Read more
A recent study of the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s AmeriCorps program suggests its heritage tourism programming is an important economic engine for West Virginia, according to Danielle Parker, executive director for the alliance.The study found that more than half of travelers who visit the program’s heritage sites traveled from more than 50 miles and … Read more
The eighth annual Winterfest celebration at Coopers Rock State Forest Feb. 9 provides guests free hikes, introductory courses in snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and wintry competitions, including a new Men’s Snowball Showdown.Near Morgantown, West Virginia, the forest famously overlooks the canyon of the Cheat River from the summit of the Chestnut Ridge and is a primary … Read more
Is your organization sponsoring a ramp feast or festival in 2019? More than 30,000 readers used West Virginia Explorer’s 2018 guide to ramp feasts to locate ramp-dinner locations in West Virginia in 2018 Traffic is expected to double in 2019 as the site’s staff reaches out to more potential customers, according publisher David Sibray. “We’re … Read more
Laws pertaining to vaping and the use of e-cigarettes are being more rigorously enforced on a state-to-state basis. Since 2016, West Virginia has had laws in place regarding the selling and using of vape products. These are not only important for residents to know, but visitors as well. Electronic cigarettes According to the current e-cigarette … Read more
