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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thirty-four West Virginia companies have been recognized with the 2026 Governor’s Export Award for expanding into new international markets. Seven were first-time recipients.
According to Matt Herridge, Secretary of the W.Va. Department of Commerce, the award is prese...
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — West Virginia has long served as a place of retreat. The wealthy have sought refuge at its mineral springs, the devout have embraced its solitude for reflection, and free spirits have been drawn to the independence afforded by its forested hills.
Among the most celebrated of those free spirits were two twentieth-century cave dwellers—Orval Brown, the ...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As West Virginia experiences a cultural and economic shift toward increased recreation, researchers at West Virginia University have discovered even better news about active living.
A study by researchers at the university in
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In celebration of National Trails Day, officials at West Virginia State Parks announced a lineup of guided hikes and trail cleanup events across several state parks and forests, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Organized nationwide by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day encourages people of all ages to get outdoors, connect with th...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 200,000 copies of the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide have been distributed by the W.Va. Department of Tourism since its launch in February, reflecting growing interest in the Mountain State as a top travel destination, according to state officials.
Demand for the 2026 guide is shattering previous records, with requests pacing 92% ahead ...