David Sibray
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The mountains and forests of southern West Virginia have become the setting for a medieval fantasy kingdom in an award-winning independent film scheduled to make its world premiere in Lewisburg in December. The Kingdom of Rexmonte, a $750,000 fantasy comedy written and directed by Rebeccah Crabtree, was filmed partly at the West … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — About 40,000 pounds of trout will be stocked in nearly 40 West Virginia lakes and streams during the weeks of October 19 and 26, giving anglers opportunities to fish during the state’s fall foliage season. Each designated water body will receive one stocking per week, for a total of two stockings during … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Photographers visiting West Virginia’s state parks, forests, and rail trails this autumn have until November 6 to enter a statewide photography contest for a chance to win a resort stay and other prizes for images that capture the season’s changing colors. The West Virginia State Parks Foundation invites amateur and professional photographers … Read more
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In August 1906, a Huntington physician conducted an experiment to test the reputed supernatural abilities of Elizabeth Winn Blake, a spiritualist medium whose séances were drawing visitors to the Ohio River Valley. Dr. L.V. Guthrie, superintendent of the West Virginia Asylum at Huntington, reported that a voice claiming to be his deceased … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Producers of the History Channel’s American Pickers are searching for unusual antiques and private collections in West Virginia ahead of filming planned for November. David Lavender, executive director of the West Virginia Film Office that issued the announcement, said he thinks the series and its audience are drawn to the state’s distinctive culture … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University construction manager who helped restore the holiday lighting at historic Woodburn Hall after more than a decade without it has received a university award for his work. Adam James, a three-time university graduate and construction manager for WVU Planning, Design and Construction, received a WVU Impact Award for … Read more
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Visitors attending Bridge Day at the New River Gorge on Saturday, October 17, can expect temperatures well below the event’s historical average, though an analysis of more than four decades of weather records shows that West Virginia’s largest single-day festival has endured considerably colder conditions. The National Weather Service forecast will be … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Golfers can play four West Virginia state park courses with a single 2027 season pass. Annual passes start at $459 for midweek play, and a three-month summer pass costs $399. “Our championship golf courses showcase some of the finest mountain views and playable layouts in the region,” said Dillard Price, acting chief … Read more
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s six independent colleges and universities generate an estimated $391.9 million in annual economic activity and support more than 3,000 jobs, according to a new study highlighting the economic importance of higher education to some of the state’s smaller communities. “West Virginia’s independent colleges are much more than places where students … Read more
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Visitors searching for the legendary Mothman in the woods near Point Pleasant are finding the remains of a massive World War II explosives factory that employed thousands of workers and supplied explosives for American military munitions. Chris Riser, executive director of the Mason County Convention and Visitors Bureau, says relatively few … Read more
