West Virginia now ideally suited to solar energy use
Perhaps surprisingly, much of West Virginia enjoys about 85 percent as much sunlight as Miami, Florida, which means it's ideally suited to solar energy...
Yes, (West) Virginia, there is a native geranium!
SUNSHINE FARM, W.Va. — When it became my turn to present my current story proposal at our regular editorial board meeting, my pitch was...
Tales of 'Turkey Witches' weren't uncommon in early West Virginia
It wasn't all that long ago that country folk in West Virginia might tell tales of a turkey witch. Of all the forms a...
WVU forestry specialist recommends live Christmas trees
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While the ease and convenience of a pre-lit, artificial tree has genuine appeal, a West Virginia University professor and forest resources...
Tale of "Frosty the Snowman" is rooted in West Virginia
KEYSER, W.Va. — Relatively few West Virginians may know that the tale of "Frosty the Snowman" came to life in the Mountain State. While...
Christmas in Ripley to feature new city-owned Starcher Mansion
RIPLEY, W.Va. — A community known for its events—including the state's premiere arts-and-crafts festival—the City of Ripley is ushering in the Christmas season with...
Harpers Ferry to reenact Christmas as celebrated in 1864
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — On December 3 and 4, 2022, visitors to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park are invited to explore a historical reenactment...
Thanksgiving travel to rebound in West Virginia in 2022
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the river and through the woods, more than 265,000 West Virginians are expected to travel more than 50 miles from...
Six tips for hiking West Virginia in winter weather
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Hiking in West Virginia in winter can prove a transcendent experience. Nothing compares to a stroll through a wonderland of snow...
W.Va. Farm Museum Christmas Light Show runs Dec. 5-20
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Two million lights will twinkle at the West Virginia State Farm Museum December 5-20, 2022, to celebrate Christmas, though volunteer...
West Virginia uniquely tied to Thanksgiving Day celebration
The anniversary of the first Thanksgiving was not nationally celebrated until 1863, when Abraham Lincoln declared a day of "thanksgiving and praise" to be...
'Old Woman Run' at Sutton bears a unique name origin
SUTTON, W.Va. — Sharp-eyed travelers visiting the historic district in downtown Sutton may observe that two streams tumble out of the hills to join...
