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.
The Federal Communications Commission’s latest update to the National Broadband Map will mean the opportunity for broadband funding for an additional 80,700 unserved and underserved locations in West Virginia, according to state officials. The most recent update to the map expands eligibility to 271,000 unserved locations in the Mountains State, an increase of more than … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board will receive $492,097 for the preservation of 149.6 acres at Shepherdstown Battlefield in Jefferson County. This funding was made available through the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program, which … Read more
BUFFALO, W.Va. — Toyota West Virginia is putting the automaker’s mission in motion as officials announce three donations to improve mobility in the western Mountain State. The donations are the result of a research study of transportation challenges in the region. According to David Rosier, president of Toyota West Virginia, the gifts were provided to … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Motivated by extreme weather events, one West Virginia University researcher is looking to emerging technologies to reimagine how state and city agencies might maintain roads and other transportation networks. Kakan Dey’s expansive research will delve into a variety of ways a data-driven approach can enhance roadway maintenance operations — from modernizing maintenance vehicle … Read more
GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Friends, family, and coworkers of Glenville State University graduate and West Virginia Division of Forestry employee Cody Mullens are working to establish a scholarship fund at Glenville State University in his honor. The scholarship aims to support a student interested in pursuing a degree in Forest Technology through Glenville State’s Department of … Read more
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $500,000 grant to the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority to remediate a former refuse dump adjacent to the historic ruin of the Stone ruin at Alfred Beckley Mill[/caption] “This initiative aligns with the region’s current comprehensive economic development strategy and will serve as … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In time for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Jim Justice today announced a major expansion of the state’s popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail. The trail now has nine new stops, bringing the total up to 38 for those looking to explore cascades across the Mountain State. Since its launch last June, the statewide … Read more
A new mobile application that will allow landowners to lease their properties for outdoor recreation is currently accepting participants for a beta test. Officials at “Bluebirding” are looking for 50 to 100 participants from anywhere in the nation to test the application. CEO Peyton Ballard says he’s encouraging West Virginians to partake. The test will … Read more
CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards with a new look and design that matches the state’s tourism branding. Gov. Jim Justice said in a press conference that the move to feature the iconic landmark near Fayetteville, West Virginia, is designed to further market … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The upcoming launch of a new transportation center at West Virginia University will direct $1.5 million in federal funding toward the development of mobility solutions for transportation challenges faced by rural residents. Beginning this summer, the school’s Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center, also known as SMART, will position … Read more
