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David Sibray is the founder, publisher and editor-in-chief of West Virginia Explorer, a news and travel magazine devoted to the state’s history, tourism, outdoor recreation and economic development. For more information, he may be reached at 304-575-7390 or at editor@wvexplorer.com
Broadband In West Virginia
Communities

Capito announces largest broadband funding for West Virginia to date

by David Sibray

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that West Virginia would receive $1,210,800,969.85 in funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program to deploy high-speed internet networks. A member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations committees and ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, … Read more

King Coal Movie in West Virginia
Arts

“King Coal” to premiere at Culture Center in Charleston July 8

by David Sibray

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “King Coal,” a feature-length documentary by West Virginia-raised and Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Curren Sheldon and Elaine McMillion Sheldon, makes its home-state premiere at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, West Virginia, on July 8 at 6 p.m. The West Virginia International Film Festival presents the event and will feature the 75-minute … Read more

Peregrine Falcon At Harpers Ferry in West Virginia
Attractions

Peregrine chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

by David Sibray

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — According to National Park Service officials, three peregrine falcon chicks have successfully taken their first flights from the cliffs of Maryland Heights at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia. This is the third consecutive documented fledging of peregrine falcons since the 1950s from this historic breeding site, according to … Read more

Princeton West Virginia Cancer Center
Communities

WVU Cancer Institute receives $50 million state investment

by David Sibray

PRINCETON, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s efforts to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation — a first for West Virginia. “Our goal is to place … Read more

Bright Gift To West Virginia University
Arts

Bright $1M gift boosts Blanche Lazzell acquisition at WVU

by David Sibray

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Nearly 30 years after Patricia Bright was first introduced to the artwork of modernist Blanche Lazzell, she and her husband, Bill Bright, are helping to bring the state native’s work home with a $1 million gift to West Virginia University. The Brights’ contribution supports a $1.5 million fundraising effort to expand the … Read more