Curious turn-of-the-century town attracting Ohio River investors
Rural Sistersville, West Virginia, might seem a curious place for a village of high-style architecture, but then the oil rush that brought prosperity here...
Remote West Virginia campground includes its own ghost
There are many remote campgrounds in West Virginia, but few are as remote as Baker's Run Campground and boast their own ghost.
Only 30 minutes...
DNR makes special trout stocking at Summersville Lake tailwater
Just in time for free fishing weekend June 8 and 9, the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources—in cooperation with the West Virginia Professional River...
BEX arts exhibition June 22-30 celebrates “weird” Beckley vibe
Artists in downtown Beckley, West Virginia, have engaged more than 40 partners in BEX, a remarkable collaborative exhibition set for June 22-30 that includes...
Did legendary Mothman first appear at Clendenin cemetery?
Whether or not you believe in tales of "Mothman," if you live in West Virginia, you're sure to have heard them. In a state...
Isolated Webster County once declared itself a state
Perhaps no county in West Virginia is as isolated as Webster County. Entirely mountainous, no expressway or U.S. highway ventures into it, and many...
June 1 float supports West Fork, now prime kayak-fishing destination
The West Fork River is fast becoming one of the state's most exciting destinations for kayak fishing, according to a spokesman for a river-restoration...
Strange legend of Strange Creek may never be confirmed
Too much time may have passed to confirm anything of the legend of Strange Creek—long among the most haunting tales in West Virginia history,...
W.Va. Renaissance fest ’19 offers family-friendly fun
Boasting fairies, mermaids, unicorns, and a real elephant, the West Virginia Renaissance Festival is ideal for families with children, according to organizers who say...
Yankee Sullivan fought 1847 match near Harpers Ferry
The month of May marks the beginning of West Virginia's rainy season, the time of year when storms build quickly over her mountain forests...
Historians find older-than-expected buildings in North Wheeling
Many North Wheeling buildings are a step closer to being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and development officials have found several...
Does point at tip of northern panhandle mark beginning of West?
Often it's said West Virginia's strange shape renders it "most northern" of the southern U.S. states and "most southern" of the northern. Its northern...