Clyde Craig
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — August in West Virginia is a time of celebration. Its hills and hollows awaken to a season steeped in rituals of music, harvest, craft, and community. Old‑time Mountaineers historically marked August as a time of summer’s end and a season of festivals, fairs, and regional traditions passed down through generations.Summer’s Yield: Harvest … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountain State is a land stitched together by rugged mountains, close-knit towns, and a complicated economic past. Yet for generations, one thread has consistently united its people—basketball in West Virginia.The legacy of Jerry West and basketball in West VirginiaFrom the dusty courts of coal camps to the polished hardwood of the … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s natural beauty is world-famous, but when summer heat hits, the state’s waterparks become top destinations for families and thrill-seekers looking to cool off with some splashing fun.Whether you want a giant inflatable obstacle course or a classic wave pool, the Mountain State offers some truly memorable aquatic escapes.Here’s our guide … Read more
MOUNT ZION, W.Va. — If you’re searching for the best places to stargaze on the East Coast, West Virginia should be at the top of your list.With some of the darkest skies in the eastern United States, the Mountain State is fast becoming a haven for amateur astronomers and curious skywatchers alike. Visitors and residents … Read more
FAIRLEA, W.Va. — The State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and proponents say there’s never been a better time to attend the August 7-16 celebration.From humble agricultural roots to an entertainment-packed event that draws more than 200,000 visitors annually, the fair stands as a cherished tradition, uniting generations of families, farmers, … Read more
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The National Park Service has announced a decision and the release of a “finding of no significant impact” for the proposed demolition of historic structures in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia.The proposal has drawn the ire of state lawmakers and some West Virginians, many of … Read more
MOUNT HOPE, W.Va. — Federal downsizing has created a remarkable commercial real estate opportunity in southern West Virginia near the nation’s newest national park—an opportunity that’s attracting plenty of attention after a price drop.Once home to the U.S. Bureau of Mines, a 34,568-square-foot office complex and large maintenance garage offers a rare blend of historic … Read more
LOGAN, W.Va. — By the time the world would come to know him as “Devil Anse,” Anderson Hatfield had already left a significant mark on West Virginia—not for bloodshed or bullets, but for business.Long before the famous Hatfield-McCoy feud erupted into violence, Hatfield was a man caught between two worlds—the self-reliant, traditionalist Appalachia of his … Read more
DEERWALK, W.Va. — Vehicle collisions with deer in West Virginia are more than just a nuisance. They’re a statistical certainty. For more than a decade, the mountainous Appalachian state has ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for deer-vehicle collisions.Drivers on West Virginia roadways in 2023 reported wrecks involving more than 10,000 deer, according to the … Read more
EGERIA, W.Va. — As summer unfolds, brilliant yellow blooms emerge along fields, forests, and roadsides in West Virginia. In many cases, the show is put on by Rudbeckia hirta, widely known as the Black‑eyed Susan. These iconic flowers, with their dark “eyes” and sunny rays, brighten the landscape from June through October.Rudbeckia hirta belongs to … Read more
