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    Farmington Mine Disaster still echoes across West Virginia coal country

    History / Prehistory David Sibray -
    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 -
    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 -
    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 -
    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 -
    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 -
    MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Wizard Clip haunting, the first documented poltergeist in America, occurred in the late 1700s in...
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    Kanawha Valley in W.Va. had highest concentration of burial mounds

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    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha Valley in western...

    Peters Mountain Roar continues to mystify West Virginia residents

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    ZENITH, W.Va. — Those who have heard the haunting...

    At tip of W.Va.'s northern panhandle, "Point of Beginning" marks start of the West

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    EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — Some say that the American...

    Peculiar rock face is attracting more visitors, thanks to social media

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