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The Pickens Leper: one man’s tragic journey to isolation in the mountains

Lore and Legend David Sibray - August 6, 2025

PICKENS, W.Va. — Deep in the Allegheny Mountains in northern West Virginia lies a simple grave marked by two stones. It is that of...

Jackson’s Mill Jubilee set to crown best homemade pie in West Virginia

Festivals / Events David Sibray - August 4, 2025

WESTON, W.Va. — Nothing speaks to West Virginia tradition quite like a homemade pie, and this year’s jubilee at Jackson’s Mill is serving up...

The eastern panhandle of West Virginia: how it came to be

History / Prehistory Amanda Larch Hinchman - August 3, 2025

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The eastern panhandle of West Virginia reaches more than 100 miles across the eastern U.S. from...

Unique northern panhandle of West Virginia created by historic dispute

History / Prehistory Amanda Larch Hinchman - August 1, 2025

WEIRTON, W.Va — West Virginia's remarkable shape is partly defined by its odd northern panhandle, a finger of land...

August in West Virginia: When mountain customs come home

Festivals / Events Clyde Craig - August 1, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — August in West Virginia is a time of celebration. Its hills and hollows awaken to a...

Historic West Virginia heat waves and how the state can recover its coolness

History / Prehistory Bianca Bosworth - July 30, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While known for its forests and cool mountain air, West Virginia has nonetheless endured its share...

West Virginia to host first-ever Spartan Trifecta World Championship in the U.S.

Festivals / Events David Sibray - July 29, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will make history in 2025 when it becomes the first U.S. location to host...

From Jerry West to Best Virginia, basketball in West Virginia is a unifying force

History / Prehistory Clyde Craig - July 28, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountain State is a land stitched together by rugged mountains, close-knit towns, and a complicated...

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