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West Virginia to conduct nighttime deer surveys across the Mountain State

Wildlife / Conservancy Will Reedy - August 18, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State biologists will conduct spotlight surveys across the Mountain State in August and September to monitor white-tailed deer populations, according to...

Community rallies to keep Summersville Lake sparkling at Aug. 30 clean-up

Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray - August 17, 2025

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Devoted fans of scenic Summersville Lake in central West Virginia are being invited to volunteer for a litter clean-up there in...

A Day for Stillness: Spending International Relaxation Day in West Virginia

Health and Medicine Bianca Bosworth - August 15, 2025

MERCER HEALING SPRINGS, W.Va. — International Relaxation Day is observed August 15 across the world, and West Virginia celebrates...

West Virginia unveils 2025 fall foliage map, peak dates, live leaf tracker

Travel / Transportation Bianca Bosworth - August 15, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Autumn 2025 will soon be here, and West Virginia officials say the Mountain State is gearing...

The story behind Bernard Coffindaffer’s crosses that dot America’s highways

Travel / Transportation David Sibray - August 15, 2025

SUTTON, W.Va. — One night in 1984, the Reverend Bernard Coffindaffer experienced an epiphany. God called him, he said,...

Embracing the rich bounty of the West Virginia fall harvest

Agriculture Bianca Bosworth - August 10, 2025

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia fall harvest is particularly meaningful for state natives. As the crisp air...

West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpasses an unexpected 125,000 check-ins

Travel / Transportation David Sibray - August 7, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Waterfall Trail has surpassed 125,000 check-ins since its launch in 2022, according to...

Top 10 largest West Virginia cities by population (2025)

Travel / Transportation Clyde Craig - August 5, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia cities and towns vary in size from the state capital at Charleston, the largest,...

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