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

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West Virginia will be closed for scheduled repairs to the...

    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 the region around the New...

    Ghost town fundraiser to highlight film, uncertain future of Thurmond, West Virginia

    Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig -
    HICO, W.Va. — Deep in the New River Gorge, the tiny town of Thurmond is drawing global attention. With...

    Historical society seeks contributions to restore legendary "Chessie 29" railcar

    Landmarks / Museums David Sibray -
    WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society has embarked on the restoration of "Chessie 29,"...

    Lost village of "Lilly" hides in national park lands in West Virginia

    National Parks David Sibray -
    HINTON, W.Va. — Deep in a forested gorge where the Bluestone River winds, the lost village of "Lilly" was...

    Community revives one of West Virginia's long-neglected Black cemeteries

    Landmarks / Museums Cody Straley -
    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Every year around Veterans Day, Professor Josh Keck leads his Mountwest Community and Technical College students...

    West Virginia state park playgrounds targeted in new fundraising drive

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has launched a statewide campaign to replace and modernize aging...

    Woodside Fire in West Virginia national forest reaches 75% containment

    National Forests Clyde Craig -
    CIRCLEVILLE, W.Va. — Firefighters in West Virginia continue to make progress in ending the Woodside Fire in the Monongahela...
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    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...

    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...

    Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — On a soft summer morning in...

    Bells at Concord University in W.Va. linked to strange phenomenon

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