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    Historian, real estate agent, and proponent of inventive economic development in West Virginia, David Sibray is the founder and publisher of West Virginia Explorer Magazine. For more information, he may be reached at 304-575-7390.
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    West Virginia University insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While rare “synchronous fireflies” are becoming a tourist attraction across Appalachia, a West Virginia University researcher...

    Friday Night frights and delights light up West Virginia this Halloween season

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    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Film fans across West Virginia are in for a frightfully fun weekend as Halloween-themed screenings, premieres,...

    Professors at WVU trace Halloween through ancient, cross-cultural traditions

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — From cauldrons to candy corn, favorite Halloween traditions in the U.S. have been brewing for thousands...

    Account claims lost Swift silver mine delved near Big Sandy River in West Virginia

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    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — One of the most appealing of all Appalachian legends is that of the tale of the...

    Historic movie theaters in West Virginia: reviving a cultural legacy in rural areas

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    ELKINS, W.Va. — Historic movie theaters in West Virginia once played a vital role in isolated sections of the...

    WVU president urges university to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson, new president of West Virginia University, urged faculty, staff, students, and alumni Monday...

    West Virginia State Parks Foundation awarded $17,500 grant for forestry work

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    HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $17,500 grant from the "Hearts of STIHL"...

    Six West Virginia landmarks added to the National Register of Historic Places

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Six landmarks across West Virginia have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, highlighting...

    Swing into autumn with West Virginia’s three new Almost Heaven swings

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Department of Tourism are celebrating autumn with three new Almost Heaven Swings...

    Mysterious Wetzel County worm invasion wreaked havoc in West Virginia in 1918

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    LITTLETON, W.Va. — In the summer of 1918, a procession of billions of ravenous "worms" passed through the hills...

    Exclusive dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park showcases new menu

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    PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Tickets are now available for a special dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park that offers...

    Risk of West Virginia wildfires increases in 2025 amid dry autumn conditions

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The crackle of autumn leaves underfoot is a familiar sound in West Virginia, but this year...
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    Horror film shot in West Virginia, ‘Self Help’ to hit theaters nationwide on Halloween

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    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A horror-thriller filmed in Huntington in...

    Consultants, engineers find no need for New River Gorge demolitions

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    THURMOND. W.Va. — Consultants employed by the National Park...

    Here are 20 things that make wild, wonderful West Virginia famous

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the peaks of the Allegheny...

    Scenic trout stream lies hidden along I-77 / I-64 West Virginia Turnpike

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