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Runaway Virginia slave deceived by rescuer changed public opinion in Ohio

History / Prehistory William Kerrigan - December 11, 2025

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — On a September morning in 1856, attorney James Jackson awoke to learn that one of the people he claimed to be...

Quiet West Virginia village of Clayton named for 1835 hot-air balloon crash

Lore and Legend David Sibray - November 29, 2025

CLAYTON, W.Va. — Few West Virginia place names come with a tale as improbable or as theatrical as that of Clayton, a quiet Summers...

Farmington Mine Disaster still echoes across West Virginia coal country

History / Prehistory David Sibray - November 16, 2025

FARMINGTON, W.Va. — Before dawn on November 20, 1968, a thunderous explosion ripped through Consolidation Coal Company’s No. 9...

Why paranormal tourism is booming in almost heaven West Virginia

Lore and Legend Clyde Craig - November 15, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Paranormal tourism is booming across West Virginia, but the increase in ghost tours, haunted history walks,...

West Virginia family communications expert shares Thanksgiving conflict tips

Food Bianca Bosworth - November 13, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With Thanksgiving approaching, a West Virginia family communications expert says the stress that builds long before...

West Virginia announces 2026 veterans art show for America250 celebration

Arts David Sibray - November 13, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Department of Tourism has announced plans for a 2026 Veterans Art Show, inviting West...

Traditional West Virginia holiday remedies: Appalachian cures for overindulgence

Food Clyde Craig - November 10, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Holiday overindulgence has a long association with West Virginia, where homecomings are celebrated in a big...

First documented poltergeist in U.S. haunted this historic W.Va. town

Lore and Legend Amanda Larch Hinchman - November 9, 2025

MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Wizard Clip haunting, the first documented poltergeist in America, occurred in the late 1700s in...

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