Take a scenic forest hike and cool off at a sandy beach—all in one trip to Cacapon Resort State Park, a must-visit summer ...

West Virginia State Parks has released its 2025 farm-to-table dinner schedule, and it includes 10 unique events across the ...

James Romine Michael, age 89, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born October ...

The osprey population on the Eastern Shore of Virginia has dropped to just 18 birds, and scientists at Williams & Mary’s Center for Conservation Biology say it’s a sign of an “early complete collapse” ...

Although West Virginia lacks the range of terrain and habitats found in bigger states, it is no less compelling a destination for birders. The state’s rugged, mountainous landscape is remarkable for ...

The West Virginia coaching staff remains red-hot on the recruiting trail, picking up another commitment in the 2026 recruiting class, this time from offensive lineman Lamarcus Dillard (6'3", 295 ...

The very first Governor of the state was a resident of Parkersburg, Arthur I. Boreman. West Virginia is also home to the pepperoni roll, first produced in 1927 in Fairmont, West Virginia. “Just the ...

West Virginia Day is a statewide holiday honoring the day in 1863 when West Virginia became the 35th state in the Union. Communications Director of the City of Elkins, Leon Kaye, shared some ...

Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is being honored for its commitment to community health. The organization was recognized at the 2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia ...

That’s what many locals and residents came out to do on Friday as the state’s Culture Center celebrated West Virginia’s 162nd birthday. West Virginia became a state on June 20th, 1863, after ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – West Virginia does not recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. Since it was declared a Federal Holiday in 2021, it was made a state holiday by way of proclamation under the ...

Here in the 21st century, West Virginians still celebrate that day by honoring the history and culture of the state. Below we’ve compiled some events happening in honor of the day.