- June 19, 2013
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Two men who were stranded in bad weather on a loose floating dock on the Ohio River near Parkersburg were rescued Tuesday, June 18, 2013, by two Natural Resources Police Officers with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...
Learn More - June 19, 2013
MATHIAS, W.Va. - Slightly off the technology grid, Lost River State Park in Hardy County attracts a vacation personality that enjoys tradition, family and friend interaction, with limited distractions. Cabins, outdoor swimming pool,...
Learn More - June 17, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The July 2013 issue of Wonderful West Virginia, now on sale, continues its year-long celebration of the state’s sesquicentennial with articles and photos showing why West Virginia is and always has been a special place. The cover...
Learn More - June 17, 2013
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Film Office is pleased to announce that several industry professionals will participate in the Production Assistant Training Seminar on June 22-23 in Huntington.
The line-up of guest speakers will include J.T....
Learn More - June 17, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On June 20, 2013, West Virginia will celebrate its 150th birthday and all eight of the state’s welcome centers will join in the celebration. Travelers in the Mountain State and local communities are encouraged to stop by and...
Learn More - June 14, 2013
DAVIS, W.Va. - Father’s Day tends to focus on golf or on giving or receiving interesting neckties. However at Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley state parks there is opportunity to enjoy good meals at either park’s restaurant or to spend time with the...
Learn More - June 14, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s 150th birthday is Thursday, June 20. Most major events and activities across the state are scheduled for the weekend following the actual holiday to allow greater participation and attendance. ...
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Stonewall, Delany, Dulcimers, Eagles, Fairfax Stone, Trains, Rocks,
Hikes, Picnics, Cannon Firings and More
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A variety of West Virginia Day/Sesquicentennial events and activities are planned across West Virginia, many at state...
Learn More - June 14, 2013
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Celebrating is something Cacapon Resort State Park does well. The vacation destination, located in Morgan County near Berkeley Springs, celebrated 75 years as a state park in 2012; celebrated the 50th year of...
Learn More - June 13, 2013
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five West Virginia wood products companies were among the businesses given the Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry. The annual award recognizes businesses that exported to a new country during the previous year.
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – On June 20, 2013, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will honor the 150th anniversary of West Virginia becoming the 35th state on this date in 1863. The public is invited to this birthday celebration...
Learn More - June 11, 2013
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Kanawha State Forest swimming pool is open for the summer on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The price is $3 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger.
Kanawha State Forest...
Learn More - June 11, 2013
HILLSBORO, W.Va. - Few events about West Virginia’s statehood and history will be more meaningful than the four memorial hikes at Droop Mountain Battlefield planned in 2013. The hikes, scheduled for June 22, July 20, August 31, and November 5-6, will...
Learn More - June 10, 2013
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced Area Development, a leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, has honored West Virginia with a 2013 Silver Shovel award. The award is presented in recognition of states that...
Learn More - June 7, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A state record skipjack was caught by Zachary Hankins of Chesapeake, Ohio on May 7. Hankins caught the 19.21-inch, 2.64-pound fish on a crappie jig while fishing from a boat below the R.C. Byrd Lock and Dam tailwater on the Ohio...
Learn More - June 6, 2013
This year a record 52 businesses recognized
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today joined the West Virginia Export Council and the West Virginia Development Office, to honor a state record-setting 52 West Virginia businesses with the Governor’s...
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