WVExplorer Magazine surpasses 2.5 million annual readers
West Virginia Explorer Magazine has surpassed a rate of 2.5-million readers annually or an average of more than 7,000 readers daily, according to its...
West Virginia craft beverage summit on tap for Jan. 27, 2022
To support the growing craft beverage industry in the Mountain State and encourage further expansion, the Robert C. Byrd Institute at Marshall University, Brilliant...
Economy building around new Elk River Trail State Park
Excitement is building around the new Elk River Trail State Park in central West Virginia, especially downstream along the 30-mile corridor between the park...
Gov. Justice: West Virginia job numbers best in over a decade
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s job numbers are the best the state has seen in over a decade.
Its 2019...
Ascend West Virginia opens applications for New River Gorge
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Ascend West Virginia, the state's premier talent attraction and retention program, announced its addition of the New River Gorge community to...
Justice confirms state support for Wheeling streetscape
Officials have confirmed state support for a $25-million streetscaping project in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia, and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the state's...
W.Va. driver's license design features New River Gorge Bridge
CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards with a new look and design...
W.Va. Tourism reaches record number of social media users
West Virginia’s Birthday social campaign last week reached more than 26 million social media users, thanks to thousands of fans of West Virginia who...
Fallen Heroes emergency response drill underway in West Virginia
JULIAN, W.Va. — The Fallen Heroes Mine Emergency Response Drill is underway in the southern coalfields of West Virginia, bringing together mining experts, safety...
Craft beverage summit on tap for April 8 in South Charleston
To bolster growth in the emerging craft-beverage economy—including the production of sodas, teas, beers, wines, and spirits—the Robert C. Byrd Institute will sponsor “Craft:...
Retro "I SCREAM" parlor attracting visitors to Ripley
An innovative new ice cream parlor, "I Scream Sundae," is attracting dessert fanatics to Ripley, where the rural small-town atmosphere was parlor-ready.
Banking on the...
Justice reports December revenue $6.9 million surplus
Entering 2020, Governor Jim Justice reported today that December 2019 revenue collections were $6.9 million above estimates, which was 1.2 percent above prior year...
