Clyde Craig
It’s no surprise that when choosing a European vacation, tourists most often travel to Rome, Berlin, London, Paris, and Barcelona—cities famous for their remarkable heritage and rich cultural life. Unfortunately, they’re also often noisy and overcrowded with both residents and other tourists. To avoid chaos, I recommend five romantic spots that I find totally underrated, … Read more
A land of small towns and tight-knit communities, West Virginia is a prime destination for countless holiday homecomings, and winter festivals here are celebrated with gusto. Remarkable holiday festivals draw millions of vacationers, as do winter events at renowned West Virginia ski resorts, which become snowy mountain wonderlands when winter arrives. Ready to join in … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
