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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.
Hikers walk the boardwalk on the Alum Cave Trail at Audra State Park.
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West Virginia trail advocacy organization to hold statewide meetings this fall

by Clyde Craig

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Trail advocates and trail-building organizations from across West Virginia are being asked to voice their opinions on building and maintaining the Mountain State’s recreational trails this fall in a series of statewide meetings.Sam England, executive director of West Virginia Trail, says the meetings will bring together stakeholders from across the region to … Read more

West Virginia Explorer published David Sibray celebrates millions of monthly users.
Communities

West Virginia Explorer celebrates record 3.3 million monthly users amid 25th anniversary

by Clyde Craig

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Explorer, the state’s most comprehensive online guide to travel, history, and culture, is celebrating a major milestone. According to Google Analytics, the publication hosted more than 3.3 million users in August, marking one of the highest traffic surges in its 25-year history.The record-breaking numbers reflect recent strategic investments and technical … Read more

A WVU scholar of global supply chain management says consumers assume the burden of warehousing merchandise when retailers’ extended shopping seasons make every day a holiday.
Communities

WVU supply chain expert explains why Halloween is hitting shelves in August

by Clyde Craig

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Have you noticed Halloween merchandise appearing earlier on racks and shelves at national retail chains like Lowe’s, Walmart, and Family Dollar? A West Virginia University professor who studies supply chain economics says there’s a reason summer is getting spookier. It’s partly because sophisticated tools for predicting consumer behavior are driving he creep … Read more

West Virginia Commerce Secretary Matt Herridge addresses award recipients. (Photo: W.Va. Dept. of Commerce)
Communities

Thirty-three West Virginia companies receive award for global exports

by Clyde Craig

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies that export goods and services have been recognized for expanding into new international markets, according to officials at the West Virginia Department of Commerce. Seven of the businesses honored with the “Governor’s Export Award” were first-time recipients of the award, which is presented to companies that made their … Read more