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.
Twenty years ago today, David Sibray pushed a button on a computer and changed the way West Virginia was marketed. He established something entirely new—the West Virginia Explorer, an online guide to the Mountain State, one of the chief guides to West Virginia travel. “I wake up every morning knowing that I have the ideal … Read more
Three institutions of higher education in West Virginia’s northern panhandle have reached a historic agreement to broaden academic support for students. Bethany College, Wheeling University, and West Liberty University announced the agreement Thursday during a news conference at Wheeling University’s Erickson Alumni Center. Billed as the first of its kind in West Virginia, the agreement … Read more
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced today that the state has reached an agreement with Maryland to continue the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train service to the Eastern Panhandle. Justice made the announcement while visiting the Martinsburg Railway Station—the westernmost terminal of the MARC Train system—and joined other state and local government leaders who helped … Read more
West Virginia has sold $600 million in general obligation road bonds and generated more than $746.5 million in proceeds to be used for highway, bridge, and secondary road construction projects, Governor Jim Justice announced. “This program is truly bringing prosperity to West Virginia in many ways and today’s sale of these bonds is going to … Read more
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia has unveiled a new loan program to provide capital, technical assistance, and development expertise to property owners who are renovating historic buildings in West Virginia. The Historic Preservation Microloan will help property owners save endangered historic properties and develop commercial properties to create or retain jobs, housing, or heritage-related … Read more
A remarkable Christmas town with its own “elf train” has come to life in the wintry Allegheny highlands near Snowshoe Mountain. One of the most well-preserved historic towns in the U.S., the village of Cass, West Virginia, is welcoming visitors to tour its historic lanes twinkling with holiday lights and teeming with seasonal events. Perhaps … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is now seeking requests for applications for 2020 specialty crop block grants. Funds awarded are used to enhance the production, processing, and consumption of specialty crops in West Virginia. State Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt called the capital access program vital. “One of the largest barriers to small business … Read more
New technologies are helping pre-K teachers studying online at West Virginia University to complete student teaching in their home communities. With a new “virtual” system, professors are now using video to observe student teachers in classrooms and employing computer technology to meet them remotely to discuss their methods. WVU professor Ashley Martucci, the coordinator for … Read more
An institution itself for more than a century, the Mountaineer Marching Band at West Virginia University will soon have a home of its own in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dedicated alumni and university officials are working together to pursue a practice facility for the 330-member band, which currently practices in the parking lot at the WVU … Read more
Every eighth-grader enrolled in West Virginia History learns of the Sinks of Gandy—a legendary cave through which Gandy Creek travels and amateur spelunkers often test their mettle. Now part of the sinks is up for sale, along with 800 acres of pasture and woodlands that surround it—listed at $28,000,000, according to agent Scott Summers of … Read more
