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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.
Festival At Cranberry Mountain Nature Center in West Virginia

Cranberry nature center hosts family fest this weekend

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

World Scout Jamboree to crowd middle New River Gorge

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, … Read more

Fireworks displays in West Virginia are extremely popular.

Why you should avoid buying fireworks wrapped in brown paper

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.

USDA detects boxwood blight in West Virginia gardens

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. … Read more

Campers gather around a fire in a West Virginia forest.

New River college offering two-day survival skills course

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 … Read more

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

Brownfield assistance center calls for community applicants

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 … Read more

Boats Line Canal In Saint Petersburg

Rail journey ideal for Helsinki-to-Saint Petersburg travel

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

Tourists explore New Orleans, Louisiana, a famous U.S. melting-pot city.

Here’s how to plan a group tour of the welcoming U.S. South

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

Transferring emails

Thunderbird app enables smooth transfer to Outlook

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

Is your business primed for mobile app development?

Mobile apps can save time, boost customer loyalty

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 … Read more