David Sibray

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.

WVU revives Woodburn Hall lighting, illuminating legacy of higher ed in West Virginia

Higher Education David Sibray - November 19, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As dusk settles over the Monongahela River valley on December 2, a crowd of students, faculty,...

Lost village of "Lilly" hides in national park lands in West Virginia

National Parks David Sibray - November 17, 2025

HINTON, W.Va. — Deep in a forested gorge where the Bluestone River winds, the lost village of "Lilly" was...

Farmington Mine Disaster still echoes across West Virginia coal country

History / Prehistory David Sibray - November 16, 2025

FARMINGTON, W.Va. — Before dawn on November 20, 1968, a thunderous explosion ripped through Consolidation Coal Company’s No. 9...

West Virginia announces 2026 veterans art show for America250 celebration

Arts David Sibray - November 13, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Department of Tourism has announced plans for a 2026 Veterans Art Show, inviting West...

WVU Professor: After three years, ChatGPT has become a coworker—not a boss

Higher Education David Sibray - November 12, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As ChatGPT turns three, a West Virginia University professor says the artificial intelligence platform has evolved...

West Virginia state park playgrounds targeted in new fundraising drive

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - November 11, 2025

HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has launched a statewide campaign to replace and modernize aging...

West Virginia tourism office launches "Almost Heaven" brand licensing program

Travel / Transportation David Sibray - November 10, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Department of Tourism has launched an Almost Heaven brand licensing program—an initiative officials say...

Canaan Valley resort announces $6 million upgrade ahead of winter season

Skiing and Snowsports David Sibray - November 5, 2025

DAVIS, W.Va. — Officials at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in northern West Virginia say they're gearing up for...

West Virginia launches pet-friendly "West FURginia" state park ranger program

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - November 4, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have launched the West "FURginia" State Park Ranger program, a pet-friendly initiative designed...

Biggest of the year, Beaver Moon will light November sky, recall early West Virginia history

Lore and Legend David Sibray - November 2, 2025

BEAVER, W.Va. — For those who step outside on Wednesday to look up, the full moon that rises over...

Hatfield–McCoy trails system now connected to Virginia’s Spearhead trails

ATV Touring David Sibray - October 29, 2025

BRAMWELL, W.Va. — Off-road enthusiasts have even more ground to cover in central Appalachia. The Hatfield–McCoy Trail System announced...

Don’t ignore the winter blues: Seasonal affective disorder is a serious form of depression

Health and Medicine David Sibray - October 29, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As the days grow shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, a West Virginia University clinical psychologist is...

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