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How long does the autumn leaf change last in West Virginia?

Travel / Transportation Bianca Bosworth - October 30, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Although October is quickly coming to a close, trees across West Virginia continue their dazzling transformation into shades of gold, amber,...

Don’t ignore the winter blues: Seasonal affective disorder is a serious form of depression

Health and Medicine David Sibray - October 29, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As the days grow shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, a West Virginia University clinical psychologist is reminding people not to dismiss...

West Virginia historic preservation grants open for 2026 applications

Economic Development David Sibray - October 27, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is now accepting applications for economic development grants to support and maintain historic properties,...

The Pumpkin—a West Virginia tradition steeped in lore

Agriculture Justyn "Doc" Marchese - October 26, 2025

FLAT TOP, W.Va. — With the exception of corn, perhaps no vegetable is as all-American as the pumpkin. Carved...

Here are 20 things that make wild, wonderful West Virginia famous

Travel / Transportation Bianca Bosworth - October 26, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the peaks of the Allegheny Mountains to the forested chasm of the New River Gorge,...

West Virginia University insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies

Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray - October 26, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While rare “synchronous fireflies” are becoming a tourist attraction across Appalachia, a West Virginia University researcher...

West Virginia University expert shares tips to keep fall mums blooming longer

Agriculture Bianca Bosworth - October 25, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The brilliant colors of chrysanthemums, or mums, signal the arrival of fall across West Virginia. But...

Peak fall color in West Virginia: the science and spectacle of Appalachian autumn

Travel / Transportation Bianca Bosworth - October 15, 2025

DAVIS, W.Va. — When the first sharp chill settles over the Allegheny highlands and the red spruce stands take...

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