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Communities in West Virginia offer residents a welcoming atmosphere, affordable cost of living, and a strong sense of connection to nature and neighbors alike. From charming small towns to vibrant cities like Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia communities provide friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation right at your doorstep. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life, surrounded by the state’s beautiful mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as rich local culture, historic sites, and community events that bring people together.

 

With safe streets, local businesses, and a true spirit of Appalachian hospitality, living in West Virginia communities means enjoying a high quality of life and a supportive, tight-knit environment where everyone feels at home. Be sure to visit our Communities Travel Guide for information about communities in West Virginia.

Retro store for sale near the Hatfield McCoy Trails
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Retro commercial realty for sale near Hatfield-McCoy ATV trails in West Virginia

by Bianca Bosworth

PINEVILLE, W.Va. — Once a gathering place for miners and families on the Guyandotte River, a vintage curb-service restaurant, service station, and boarding house is attracting the attention of ATV entrepreneurs looking to offer tourists an authentic experience. The retro landmark near Pineville is filled with mid-century kitchen and service station items, complete with oak-paneled … Read more

Officials remind public that hemorrhagic disease is harmless to humans and not a long-term threat to deer.
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West Virginia monitoring seasonal hemorrhagic disease in deer populations

by Will Reedy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cases of hemorrhagic disease in deer have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Wood counties in West Virginia, officials with the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources announced. According to Brett McMillion, director of the division, the West Virginia counties are near counties in Ohio, where the Ohio Department of Natural Resources … Read more

A WVU scholar of global supply chain management says consumers assume the burden of warehousing merchandise when retailers’ extended shopping seasons make every day a holiday.
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WVU supply chain expert explains why Halloween is hitting shelves in August

by Clyde Craig

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Have you noticed Halloween merchandise appearing earlier on racks and shelves at national retail chains like Lowe’s, Walmart, and Family Dollar? A West Virginia University professor who studies supply chain economics says there’s a reason summer is getting spookier. It’s partly because sophisticated tools for predicting consumer behavior are driving he creep … Read more

Mill at Glade Creek Grist Mill
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Almost Heaven in focus: Here are the most photographed places in West Virginia

by Bianca Bosworth

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Many of the most photographed places in West Virginia are, perhaps not surprisingly, among the most photographed places in the entire world. It’s little wonder the state is known as “Almost Heaven.” Her countless waterfalls and forested mountains change dramatically with the seasons, offering photographers fresh inspiration year-round. From vibrant autumns through … Read more

NIghttime deer surveys in West Virginia
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West Virginia to conduct nighttime deer surveys across the Mountain State

by Will Reedy

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 the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The surveys are a critical part of the agency’s deer management plan and help wildlife managers estimate local deer numbers, track population trends, and … Read more