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    Peak fall color in West Virginia: the science and spectacle of Appalachian autumn

    Travel / Transportation Bianca Bosworth -
    DAVIS, W.Va. — When the first sharp chill settles over the Allegheny highlands and the red spruce stands take on a bronze cast, peak...

    Three West Virginia resorts ranked among best in U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler

    Travel / Transportation Clyde Craig -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Top travel destinations in West Virginia are once again receiving national recognition, with three of the state’s premier resorts named to...

    WVU president urges university to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address

    Higher Education David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson, new president of West Virginia University, urged faculty, staff, students, and alumni Monday...

    Five West Virginia organizations receive $302,000 in specialty crop block grants

    Agriculture Clyde Craig -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five West Virginia agri-businesses, organizations, and agencies will share more than $300,000 in specialty crop block...

    Risk of West Virginia wildfires increases in 2025 amid dry autumn conditions

    Botany and Forestry David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The crackle of autumn leaves underfoot is a familiar sound in West Virginia, but this year...

    Autumn colors continue to unfold across 'Almost Heaven,' West Virginia

    Travel / Transportation David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Autumn is sweeping across 'Almost Heaven,' West Virginia, as the West Virginia Department of Tourism releases...

    West Virginia tourism tops record $9 billion in annual economic impact

    Travel / Transportation David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The W.Va. Department of Tourism today announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual...

    West Virginia officials to open scenic new elk viewing platform on October 1

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    LOGAN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1 to celebrate the opening of...
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