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West Virginia leads nation in animal collisions as deer season raises danger

West Virginia leads the nation in animal collisions as deer activity peaks. Learn how to avoid a crash, file an insurance ...
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How a Morgantown builder helped restore the historic night lighting of WVU’s Woodburn Hall

A WVU construction manager earns recognition for helping restore Woodburn Hall's beloved holiday lights after more than a ...
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Eight historic West Virginia buildings awarded $490,000 for preservation

Eight historic West Virginia buildings will receive $490,261 in preservation grants, protecting landmarks tied to frontier ...
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West Virginia’s private colleges generate nearly $392 million annually, study finds

West Virginia's six independent colleges generate nearly $392 million annually, supporting 3,013 jobs and economic activity ...
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Before Mothman, West Virginia’s mysterious TNT area was World War II explosives factory

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Visitors searching for the legendary Mothman in the woods near Point Pleasant are finding the remains of a massive World War II explosives factory that employed thousands of ...
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Why old West Virginia families waited for cold weather and a full moon to kill hogs

Cold weather marked hog-killing season in West Virginia. A 1974 historical account reveals how mountain families butchered ...
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Award-winning films from Cannes, Berlin coming to West Virginia film festival

Award-winning films from Cannes and Berlin headline the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival, November 12–15 in ...
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Snowshoe sets Nov. 25 opening date as West Virginia ski season approaches

Snowshoe Mountain Resort is targeting Nov. 25 for the opening of its 2026–'27 ski season in West Virginia, with a new day ...
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Four ghost stories hidden in the abandoned towns of the New River Gorge

Explore the ghost stories of New River Gorge, from haunted coal towns and railroad tunnels to mysterious lights, with a ...