Started in 1979, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival (WVIHF) has continued for 45 years and has become one of the most-popular festivals in the United States. […]
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Kids Market @ The Store provides free food for families while strengthening the local food economy
The popular Kids Market @ The Store program expanded this summer, offering free fruits and vegetables to over 3,800 families at 61 local retailers in 35 West […]
This week in West Virginia history
WV Humanities Council The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
West Virginia farmers pray for rain
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — Although there has been some rainfall across West Virginia to start the week and more is in the forecast, there is still […]
State withdraws two liens against Justice’s Greenbrier Hotel
The State of West Virginia has withdrawn two liens against The Greenbrier Hotel, which is owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family, that were originally put […]
Business owners advocate for northern route for Corridor H
A coalition of 32 business owners from the small rural towns of Thomas and Davis in West Virginia have come together to advocate for the northern alignment […]
West Virginia cryptids spotted in Wisconsin
Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster sure do get around. West Virginia’s two most-famous cryptids are currently enjoying renewed interest at their second home these days, in fact. […]
Mon Health System employees named Generation Next 40 Under 40
Mon Health System announced that Danin Cather, Elizabeth Carpenter and Lotoya Henry-Ojugbana have received the Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Award. The award recognizes young professionals throughout […]
Guest essay: Appalachia was always beautifully queer
by Ash Orr Across West Virginia, the public debate around being queer or transgender is being framed as a “social contagion.” If that’s the case, I will […]
Guest essay: Supporting Ukraine: Local action has global impact
by Yurij Wowczuk Russia’s relentless assault on Ukraine isn’t just a distant conflict; it affects us here at home in profound and surprising ways. The ripple effects […]
