Spring's pink-flowering redbud trees guided early West Virginia settlers
HINTON, W.Va. — Blossoming across the eastern U.S. in spring, redbud trees were notably important during the settlement of the Appalachian Mountains, where they...
Legend of Van Bibber's Leap echoes in West Virginia's Kanawha Valley
GLEN FERRIS, W.Va. — The arrival of spring in what would become West Virginia in the late 1700s was not met with the enthusiasm...
Two "irreplaceable" historic buildings in West Virginia are threatened
ELKINS, W.Va. — Two "irreplaceable" historic buildings in West Virginia are facing the possibility of demolition, which the state's preservation board is working to...
Five spring wildflowers you'll likely encounter in West Virginia
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia woodlands burst into color in spring. During that brief period, wildflowers put on a colorful show, attracting bees...
W.Va. roadside curiosity captures imaginations in Pocahontas County
EDRAY, W.Va. — Famous for its breathtaking mountain scenery, Pocahontas County offers travelers plenty to admire. Yet, one small landmark sparks more curiosity than...
Tale of wolves, panthers speaks of wilderness east of W.Va. capital
SANDERSON, W.Va. — If you've examined a road map of West Virginia, you may have noticed a vast and remarkable expanse of emptiness just...
W.Va. celebrates record number of National Register nominations
CHARLESTON. W.Va. — Two-thousand-twenty-four has proven record-breaking for historic preservation in West Virginia. Twenty sites, buildings, and districts were nominated to the National Register...
W.Va. Historic Preservation Conference set for May 1-3
WHEELING, W.Va. — Hosted by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, the West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference, to be held May 1-3 in Wheeling,...
Boat tours transport sightseers to view of New River Gorge Bridge
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Sightseers in search of a view of the world-famous New River Gorge Bridge — though without the challenges of whitewater rafting...
Wrecked aircraft deployed in Mine Wars may remain in mountains
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Historians in central West Virginia are preparing to commemorate the mysterious site of the crash of a remarkable military aircraft —...
Chef Boyardee's surprising link to The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Surprising as it might seem, the iconic image of Chef Boyardee that adorns so many food packages worldwide is...
Sibray says spring ramp festivals in W.Va. are expected to enjoy...
BEAVER, W.Va. — Spring ramp festivals are drawing more attention than ever, thanks to a renewed interest in West Virginia and Appalachia, says the...
