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    Inside West Virginia’s National Radio Quiet Zone, where scientists listen to the universe

    Landmarks / Museums Ted Fauster -
    GREEN BANK, W.Va. — The universe is a strange place. And it is never truly silent. Across the vast darkness it whispers, in radio waves...

    West Virginia Pepperoni Roll Museum to open this spring in Fayetteville

    Landmarks / Museums David Sibray -
    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — One of the most iconic foods in West Virginia is getting its own permanent home. Rachel Adkins, best known locally as...

    West Virginia state parks, Smooth Ambler expand branded bourbon partnership statewide

    State Parks, Forests Clyde Craig -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A partnership blending West Virginia’s outdoor heritage with its growing reputation for craft spirits is expanding...

    Longtime West Virginia state parks leader details the park system’s real impact

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After more than five decades working inside the West Virginia State Park system, former superintendent Scott...

    Benedum foundation awards $50,000 to West Virginia State Parks Foundation

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum...

    Why West Virginia's state parks matter now more than ever

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the 100th anniversary of West Virginia's state park system approaches, officials say the network of...

    Overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia closed for repairs

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West Virginia will be closed...

    New historical society to help conserve New River Gorge region in West Virginia

    Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig -
    THURMOND, W.Va. — Historians, history buffs, and preservationists have organized a new historical society in southern West Virginia encompassing...
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    Inside West Virginia’s National Radio Quiet Zone, where scientists listen to the universe

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    GREEN BANK, W.Va. — The universe is a strange...

    Horror film shot in West Virginia, ‘Self Help’ to hit theaters nationwide on Halloween

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    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A horror-thriller filmed in Huntington in...

    Scenic trout stream lies hidden along I-77 / I-64 West Virginia Turnpike

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    PAX, W.Va. — Few motorists traveling the West Virginia...

    Filmmaker says here’s why everyone should visit this West Virginia ghost town

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    THURMOND, W.Va. — Deep in the New River Gorge,...

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