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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
Sheep In West Virginia
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WVU researchers create micro-mills, outreach for W.Va. wool

by David Sibray

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Wool production has declined in West Virginia, but researchers at West Virginia University are exploring new ways to support the state’s sheep farmers and wool producers. Jordon Masters, a WVU research assistant, is leading the effort to promote farm-to-fiber production in the Mountain State with the goal of adding value to wool … Read more

Fishing On A West Virginia Lake
Fishing

West Virginia stocks catfish in Mountain State lakes, ponds

by David Sibray

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has stocked 28 waters around the Mountain State with catfish, the agency announced on Wednesday. Between May 31 and June 2, the following waters were stocked: Anawalt Lake Anderson Lake Babcock State Park Lake Barboursville Lake Berwind Lake Cedar Creek State Park Lake Charles Fork Lake Chief Logan … Read more

View Eastward From Coopers Rock in West Virginia
Communities

$18 million funded for rural West Virginia broadband projects

by David Sibray

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has announced the preliminary approval of more than $18 million for broadband infrastructure projects in the Mountain State. The projects include initiatives in the Ripley and Ravenswood areas in western West Virginia, in Preston and eastern Monongalia counties, and near Watoga State Park and Coopers Rock State … Read more

Mountain Biking In The Monongahela in West Virginia
Attractions

Monongahela National Forest to begin trout, bridge, bike projects

by David Sibray

The Monongahela National Forest has received $1,092,000 million in funding from the Great American Outdoors Act to support three projects in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia. According to Kelly Bridges, spokesperson for the Monongahela, the three projects include the mountain bike trail improvements, repairs to a bridge in Webster County, and the installation … Read more

West Virginia Broadband
Communities

W.Va. touts broadband advancements, opportunities

by David Sibray

The Federal Communications Commission’s latest update to the National Broadband Map will mean the opportunity for broadband funding for an additional 80,700 unserved and underserved locations in West Virginia, according to state officials. The most recent update to the map expands eligibility to 271,000 unserved locations in the Mountains State, an increase of more than … Read more

Pickets At Shepherds in West Virginia
Communities

$500,000 provided for preservation of Shepherdstown Battlefield

by David Sibray

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board will receive $492,097 for the preservation of 149.6 acres at Shepherdstown Battlefield in Jefferson County. This funding was made available through the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program, which … Read more

Wavelene Leone With New Accessible Vehicle in West Virginia
Communities

Toyota W.Va. donates to mobility programs in Kanawha Valley

by David Sibray

BUFFALO, W.Va. — Toyota West Virginia is putting the automaker’s mission in motion as officials announce three donations to improve mobility in the western Mountain State. The donations are the result of a research study of transportation challenges in the region. According to David Rosier, president of Toyota West Virginia, the gifts were provided to … Read more