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    The captivating West Virginia legend of Kanawha Falls and her daughters

    Lore and Legend David Sibray -
    GAULEY BRIDGE, W.Va. — Though beautiful, the following tale of Kanawha Falls in West Virginia may not have originated with the Shawnee, as its...

    The Pickens Leper: a tragic journey into isolation in the W.Va. mountains

    Lore and Legend David Sibray -
    PICKENS, W.Va. — In the remote Allegheny Mountains of northern West Virginia lies a solitary grave, marked only by two weathered stones. It belongs...

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

    Festivals / Events David Sibray -
    WESTON, W.Va. — Nothing speaks to West Virginia tradition quite like a homemade pie, and this year’s jubilee at...

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

    History / Prehistory Amanda Larch Hinchman -
    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 -
    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 -
    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 -
    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 -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will make history in 2025 when it becomes the first U.S. location to host...
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