Spring festivals in West Virginia growing in popularity
Events that celebrate the arrival of spring in West Virginia are expected to be bigger and more popular than ever, according to the publisher...
Governor lauds new West Virginia carbon research facility
Governor Jim Justice has announced an agreement with Ramaco Carbon to open a new research facility in West Virginia to pursue research related to...
Southern W.Va. to host top national travel writers in May
As many as 80 travel writers from across North America will explore southern West Virginia in May during a meeting of the Freelance Council...
"Moundsville" film to be broadcast on PBS stations nationally
Filmmakers David Bernabo and John W. Miller have reached an agreement to distribute the documentary film "Moundsville" to 338 public broadcasting stations nationally over...
Grant funding available for coal heritage projects
The National Coal Heritage Area Authority is seeking proposals for funding for projects that support community efforts to interpret, preserve, and promote coal heritage...
WVU researchers use historic log structures to map migration
Log cabins in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia have a story to tell: when people leave, the forest takes over.
Researchers at West Virginia...
North Bend State Park hosts Winter Wonder Weekend Jan. 17-19
Plant the seeds of fun, conservation, and education during Winter Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park Jan. 17-19. Activities will include sled riding...
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...
West Virginia Explorer Magazine celebrates 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago today, David Sibray pushed a button on a computer and changed the way West Virginia was marketed. He established something entirely...
10K run, walk beneath New River Gorge Bridge set May 16
A remarkable 10-kilometer running and walking race through the scenic New River Gorge near Fayetteville, West Virginia, could attract as many as 400 participants...
First Day Hikes help ensure successful active living goals
People who seek to maintain active lifestyles may be more likely to sustain them if they start the year that way, says a proponent...
W.Va. secures funds for eastern panhandle train service
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced today that the state has reached an agreement with Maryland to continue the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train...
