Create Buckhannon awarded 2021 gift for agricultural innovation
Create Buckhannon has been named the winner of the 2021 West Virginia Vanguard Agriculture Competition, a statewide contest sponsored by the Robert C. Byrd...
WVU to drill three miles down to tap geothermal hotspot
West Virginia University researchers will drill three miles into the ground near Morgantown to test the potential of geothermal energy in the region this...
W.Va. lifts ban on feeding birds in its eastern panhandle
An investigation into diseased birds found in the eastern panhandle has concluded that reports of affected birds have declined since July, according to the...
Registration open for "Women Owning Woodlands" weekend
Women landowners who wish to learn more about forestry in West Virginia and network with other women involved in woodlands management can now register...
W.Va. State Parks announces return of guided elk-viewing tours
Wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor lovers who want a chance to see West Virginia's growing elk herd up close and in a natural setting may...
W.Va. DNR sets new waterfowl regulations for 2021-2022
Officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources have announced waterfowl regulations for the 2021-'22 season that include two changes over previous seasons.
"First, the...
W.Va. Division of Forestry subdues fire in Pendleton County
After several days of battling a blaze in scenic Pendleton County—notably home to Seneca Rocks—the W.Va. Division of Forestry declared the South Mill Creek...
Autumn hunting regs in New River Gorge national park unchanged
Hunting regulations in the newly established New River Gorge National Park & Preserve will remain unchanged for the autumn 2021 hunting season, despite the...
Despite a warm winter, the W.Va. syrup industry grows
A warm winter led to a decline in syrup production in West Virginia in 2021, though state Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt said the...
WVU to fully reopen campuses for fall 2021 semester
West Virginia University plans to fully reopen its campuses this fall, according to school officials who attribute the decision to continued decreases in cases...
New River Gorge National Park officials warn to expect crowds
Summer operating hours at the newly dedicated New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will go into effect on June 12, and park officials...
Canaan Valley hosts reenactments, outdoor adventure June 18-20
In the highest mountain valley in the eastern U.S., the Canaan Valley, Canaan Valley Resort will celebrate the history of the Mountain State and...