Revisiting the tale of West Virginia's lost Branch Mountain Treasure
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Tales of hidden treasure appear throughout the annals of West Virginia history. The legends of hoards buried by prehistoric peoples, retreating...
WVU webinar series to focus on sustainable rural tourism
Many West Virginia communities are enjoying a marked increase in tourism as well as an influx of new residents propelled by the work-from-home revolution,...
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...
W.Va. again breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in its history
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent for December 2021, breaking the all-time record for...
Old legend of Strange Creek might never be confirmed
STRANGE CREEK, W.Va. — Too much time may have passed to confirm anything of the indomitable legend of Strange Creek, long among the most...
More than $17 million in funding approved for broadband in W.Va.
Gov. Jim Justice today announced the preliminary approval of more than $17.4 million in Line Extension Advancement and Development program funds for broadband infrastructure...
The horrors of Skull Run recounted by late West Virginia historian
SKULL RUN, W.Va. — A traveler motoring through the pastures in this wooded section off the Ohio River might have little idea of the...
Parks provide discount for families with young cancer patients
West Virginia State Parks announced a partnership with the Walking Miracles Family Foundation that provides lodging discounts to families in need of travel assistance...
2022 Golden Horseshoe smithing finalists announced
First Lady Cathy Justice and the West Virginia Department of Education have announced the names of the five finalists for its Golden Horseshoe Sword-Smithing...
Mountain speech may still be heard in rural West Virginia
Though its speakers are aging and declining in number, there are still places in West Virginia where folks speak in what's known as the...
Broadband will help boost paddling safety, economy in W.Va.
The expansion of broadband and cellular access in West Virginia will notably improve safety and economics along its water trails, say officials with the...
Struggle for religious freedom in U.S. unfolds in tale of Eckerlins
DUNKARD BOTTOM, W.Va. — The history of West Virginia is filled with stories of religious diversity — of hermits and prophets who escaped the...
