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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the West Virginia State Parks Foundation is excited to announce the launch of its...

Feb. 18, 1843: Ritchie County was created from portions of Wood, Lewis and Harrison counties. The county was named for Virginia...

DUNDON NEWSRED ASH COALDecember 1958 OFFICE NEWS The Widen elementary school from the 3rd to the 6th grade is instituting...

The Elk River Trail Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Façade Grant Program, a new initiative designed...

Brian Phillips, a senior policy analyst with the RAND Corporation, presents findings to the House Education Committee. Photo by Photo...

WV Legislative Photography by Perry Bennett. WV Legislative Photography by Perry Bennett. For the week ending Jan. 30, 2026 Several...

Blue bird looks for frozen holly berries. By Allen Hamrick The heavy hand of mid-winter has settled on us like...

Feb. 4, 1845: Doddridge County was formed from parts of Harrison, Lewis, Ritchie and Tyler counties. It was named for...

December 1958 Widen Rotary Club Entertains National Honor Society Members At December 4th Meeting The Widen Rotary Club was host...

Governor Patrick Morrisey unveiled the state’s official travel magazine, the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide. He was joined by Secretary...