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.

Inside Appalachian Escapes: Themed rentals, escape rooms, and a love letter to West Virginia

Lodging and Real Estate David Sibray - February 6, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — What began as a search for an affordable retirement option has turned into one of southern...

West Virginia State Parks Foundation launches online merchandise store

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - February 5, 2026

HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has launched an official online merchandise store, offering supporters a...

Did Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis secretly meet in West Virginia?

History / Prehistory David Sibray - January 27, 2026

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Did Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis secretly meet in what is now West Virginia just days...

Study finds WVU and its health system account for 17% of West Virginia’s economy

Economic Development David Sibray - January 26, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University and the WVU Health System together generate $14.3 billion in annual economic impact...

Why weather in the Allegheny Mountains is so different from the rest of West Virginia

Travel / Transportation David Sibray - January 25, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians like to say, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” In the...

Here are the top 10 winter snows that shaped West Virginia history

History / Prehistory David Sibray - January 25, 2026

BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia can be a snowy place. Though not nearly as snowy as Maine or Alaska,...

West Virginia winter cold weather tips: WVU experts share ways to stay active

Health and Medicine David Sibray - January 24, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As late winter settles in across West Virginia, mountaineers are entering the coldest stretch of the...

West Virginia hosts outdoor economy summit as communities rethink economics

Economic Development David Sibray - January 16, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For many West Virginia communities, outdoor recreation is no longer a quality-of-life extra. It's the new...

West Virginia Pepperoni Roll Museum to open this spring in Fayetteville

Landmarks / Museums David Sibray - January 15, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — One of the most iconic foods in West Virginia is getting its own permanent home. Rachel...

Milder-than-average winter favored for West Virginia through February

Travel / Transportation David Sibray - January 14, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the calendar passes Midwinter Day on Jan. 15, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

The house that vanished overnight: West Virginia’s Neerly House haunting

Lore and Legend David Sibray - January 13, 2026

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — At least two mysteries tangle in the tale of the Neerly house. What happened to the...

Morrisey awards $2.1 million for business-ready sites in 23 W.Va. counties

Economic Development David Sibray - January 12, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ahead of the start of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has awarded $2.1 million...

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