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    A public relations consultant and public information specialist for the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing, Mike Friel brings years of expertise in journalism and production to the West Virginia Explorer.

    Porcupine invasion reaches into south-central West Virginia

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    In some corners of West Virginia, resident rodents such as squirrels and beavers are sharing habitat with their slow-moving,...

    West Virginia Explorer Webzine is an online publication that celebrates the Mountain State's rich culture and natural beauty. Readers enjoy travel tips, hidden gems, outdoor adventures, local lore, and community news. For more than a quarter century, we've been the No. 1 trusted guide for exploring West Virginia.

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    PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Many of the thousands of people...

    Horrific origin of West Virginia city name Wheeling: "Place of the Skull"

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    WHEELING, W.Va. — To the average motorist hurtling through...

    Bigfoot sightings cluster in New River Gorge region in West Virginia

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    BECKLEY, W.Va. — While recent bigfoot sightings in southern...

    Ted Fauster: Meet the top five monsters from the West Virginia hills

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    In the late 1990s, I was asked to pen...

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