Lodging and Real Estate

BECKLEY, W.Va. — A longtime West Virginia real estate broker is challenging the way property listings are shared across the state, arguing that agents no longer need to belong to multiple regional organizations to market properties effectively in an increasingly digital industry. David Chinn is among the brokers behind All-West Virginia Multiple Listing Service, or … Read more

PENCE SPRINGS, W.Va. — Across the United States, historic hotels are finding new life. Grand railroad resorts have become boutique inns. Former sanatoriums have reopened as wellness retreats. Long-forgotten landmarks are being restored for a new generation of travelers seeking authentic stories rather than manufactured experiences. In the mountains of southern West Virginia, one of … Read more

CUNARD, W.Va. — For generations, travelers heading toward the New River at Cunard slowed as they rounded the bend and caught sight of the Coal Run Company Store. Long after the coal camps that built it disappeared, the broad, weathered building remained—a familiar landmark for fishermen, whitewater rafters, hikers, rock climbers, and generations of West … Read more

BECKLEY, W.Va. — For many Americans, West Virginia offers something increasingly difficult to find—mountain views, deep forests, rushing rivers, historic towns, and land that remains comparatively affordable in an increasingly expensive East Coast real estate market. Whether they’re seeking a weekend cabin near the New River Gorge, a retirement home in the Allegheny Mountains, or … Read more

ELKINS, W.Va. — As communities across north-central West Virginia continue working to address housing shortages, strengthen downtowns, and support locally owned businesses, Woodlands Development and Lending has expanded its leadership team to meet the growing demand for affordable housing and rural economic development. The Elkins-based nonprofit announced the hiring of McLain Saba as deputy director … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is among the nation’s most mineral-rich states, with extensive deposits of oil, coal, salt, clay, limestone, natural gas, and other underground resources. Yet many landowners, especially those moving to the Mountain State, are surprised to learn that owning the surface of a property does not necessarily include the minerals beneath … Read more

WESTON, W.Va. — Visitors to one of West Virginia’s premier resort destinations will soon have a new way to experience the scenic beauty of Stonewall Jackson Lake. Stonewall Resort has announced the launch of the Mosaic Cruiser, a 40-passenger touring vessel that will begin offering guided lake excursions on June 15, adding another attraction to … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has long been associated with outmigration, but new data tell a different story. The Mountain State now ranks among the nation’s top states for net domestic migration, according to Emilia Man, senior research analyst at StorageCafe. Man said an analysis of 2024 U.S. Census data sharply contrasts with the state’s … Read more

SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — Officials at Snowshoe Mountain, in Youth compete in summer biking events at Snowshoe Mountain. (Photo courtesy Snowshoe Mountain)[/caption] “Summer is probably the mountain’s best-kept secret, but with events like 4848 and Ballhooter, the secret is getting out,” Duncan said. “We have world-class mountain biking and hiking trails, activities at Shavers Lake, one … Read more