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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.

Bluestone Lake on New River extends into the mountains near the Virginia border.
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Input sought on boating, rafting, New River, Cabwaylingo

by Will Reedy

The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on proposed and modified rules that concern boating, permitting rentals on the New River, establishing new safety standards for whitewater, and allowing off-road vehicles in Cabwaylingo State Forest. The first rule, according to a press release from the division, involves designating a new section of … Read more

The West Virginia Tourism Office's 2018 campaign for the state’s birthday features "Almost Heaven" stickers to be featured in social media posts.
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W.Va. launches “Almost Heaven” sticker campaign

by David Sibray

The West Virginia Tourism Office today unleashed a new 2018 campaign for the state’s birthday June 20 featuring exclusive “Almost Heaven” stickers that can be featured in social media posts. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby says the campaign is designed to prompt visitors to visit and share news of its many wild and wonderful attractions. “Let’s … Read more

Longhorned ticks confirmed in Hardy County, W.Va.
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Longhorned tick confirmed in W.Va.’s eastern panhandle

by Will Reedy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the Longhorned tick in Hardy County in eastern West Virginia, according to the W.Va. Department of Agriculture. Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks were collected from cattle on two farms in Hardy County near the Virginia border, according to W.Va. Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt. “We now have … Read more

Elk In West Virginia
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W.Va. governor to speak at elk-release event near Logan

by Will Reedy

The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources will host a public ceremony May 15 to introduce 50 elk recently acquired from Arizona. Gov. Jim Justice and division director Stephen McDaniel will speak about this next important step in the state’s elk reintroduction program. The event, which will start at 1 p.m. at the Tomblin Wildlife Management … Read more

Invasive Northern Snakehead dumped in Opequon Creek according to state, federal officials.
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Invasive snakehead fish dumped in Berkeley County stream

by Will Reedy

The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources and U.S. Geological Survey have confirmed that a northern snakehead fish was killed in another body of water and illegally dumped into Opequon Creek near W.Va. Route 9 in Berkeley County. [Add your comments about this potentially devastating crime below!] The survey received the dead fish at its Leetown … Read more