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.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The W.Va. Department of Tourism today announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual tourism economic impact for the first time, outperforming national growth rates. Visitor volume to the state reached 77.2 million, with those visitors spending $6.6 billion, 4.1% more than the previous year and setting a new all-time … Read more
LOGAN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1 to celebrate the opening of a new elk viewing platform and education center at the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in Holden, near Logan. The event will start at 11 a.m., and members of the media and public are invited to attend. … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State officials say West Virginia is on the cusp of one of its most spectacular autumns in years, thanks to a perfect blend of summer rain, crisp mountain nights, and the rolling terrain that makes West Virginia a natural canvas for fall. The West Virginia Department of Tourism released its second fall … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As autumn arrives in West Virginia, seasonal scents begin to fill homes — from pumpkin spice and cranberry to pine and gingerbread. A West Virginia University expert says these aromas are more than festive decorations. They can trigger powerful emotional and physical responses. Marian Reven, a registered aromatherapist and clinical assistant professor … Read more
MARLINTON, W.Va. — Traveling through a remote, windswept landscape of spruce and cranberry, a scenic parkway that explores some of the highest elevations in West Virginia is attracting more visitors as tourism in the Mountain State increases. The Highland Scenic Highway is now among the most popular scenic routes in the Mountain State, and it’s … Read more
DAVIS, W.Va. — Canaan Valley Resort in West Virginia has opened its ski chairlift for 2025 fall foliage rides, offering visitors sweeping views of one of the Mountain State’s earliest and brightest autumn landscapes. The scenic chairlift, famously used during the Canaan Valley ski season, began fall operations this weekend and will run Fridays through … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust has made a $400,000 equity investment in SensorHubb, formally known as Fides Food Service Solutions LLC, a technology company based in Ranson that specializes in food safety monitoring for the hospitality and food service industries. The deal is intended to give the company the resources it … Read more
BECKLEY, W. Va. — The Beckley campus of the School of Nursing at West Virginia University Tech has secured one of the top spots for “Best Nursing School in West Virginia” for 2026 from Registered Nursing. Hillary Parcell, chair of the university’s Beckley campus, said the recognition demonstrates that its rigorous curriculum pays off for … Read more
HINTON, W.Va. — Halfway along the Appalachian range from north to south, West Virginia enjoys one of the longest and most colorful fall foliage seasons in the U.S. But, as a result of its geography, one West Virginia county in particular boasts what may be the longest leaf change in the region. Renowned for its … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — We asked artificial intelligence to plot a roadmap for the future of West Virginia. How can residents prosper? How can the maximum number of West Virginians lead rewarding lives? Here’s what AI had to say. West Virginia’s path to prosperity It said: West Virginia is entering an era filled with possibilities. Long … Read more
