Communities in West Virginia offers 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, along with 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.
WHEELING, W.Va. — On the Ohio River west of Pittsburgh, the City of Wheeling, West Virginia, has been ranked among the 50 best places for families to live by Fortune magazine. According to the article, Wheeling residents “take pleasure in modern comforts such as Oglebay, which features an award-winning golf course, zoo, and adventure park. … Read more
ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College has earned an “A” from global media company Forbes for its financial health, the highest grade it has awarded to any private, not-for-profit school in West Virginia. Forbes magazine published its annual college financial grades list in an article titled “Forbes 2023 College Financial Grades: The Nation’s Strongest … Read more
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. – The National Park Service is recruiting volunteers to act as tour guides on the Amtrak route through the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia. A new park initiative, the Trails and Rails program Superintendent Charles Sellars the program was ideally suited to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, … Read more
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Ascend West Virginia, the state’s premier talent attraction and retention program, announced its addition of the New River Gorge community to the program. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, the program will welcome a new group of adventurers to the state’s New River Gorge region, home … Read more
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is honoring its 2023 Historic Preservation Awards recipients Saturday at its annual awards banquet at the Clingman Center for Community Engagement, according to executive director Danielle Parker. Each year, the organization solicits public nominations and votes on award winners representing the most outstanding and exemplary historic … Read more
PRINCETON, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s efforts to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation — a first for West Virginia. “Our goal is to place … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University researchers plan to increase the supply of rare earth elements and critical minerals extracted from acid mine drainage across the country, thanks to $3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. A team led by Paul Ziemkiewicz, director of the Water Research Institute at WVU, will establish … Read more
PARSONS, W.Va. — Officials in West Virginia have broken ground on one of the remaining sections of the US-48 expressway, opening more of the scenic route across the Allegheny Mountains in the northern and eastern state to east-west interstate commerce. The route importantly provides greater access to the northern reaches of the Monongahela National Forest … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Wool production has declined in West Virginia, but researchers at West Virginia University are exploring new ways to support the state’s sheep farmers and wool producers. Jordon Masters, a WVU research assistant, is leading the effort to promote farm-to-fiber production in the Mountain State with the goal of adding value to wool … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has announced the preliminary approval of more than $18 million for broadband infrastructure projects in the Mountain State. The projects include initiatives in the Ripley and Ravenswood areas in western West Virginia, in Preston and eastern Monongalia counties, and near Watoga State Park and Coopers Rock State … Read more
