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West Virginia vacation guide wins national award after 350,000 copies distributed
2+ week, 5+ day ago (674+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s 2026 Vacation Guide has won a national tourism marketing award as distribution of the printed publication has climbed past 350,000 copies, the West Virginia Department of Tourism said. The guide received a 2026 U.S. Travel ESTO Award for…...
West Virginians once made soap from ashes and meat scraps???and it could take your skin off
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (1217+ words) PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Long before bottles of detergent and wrapped bars of soap became fixtures in West Virginia homes, some families made a cleaning agent from two things they already had—wood ashes and leftover animal fat. According to an account…...
West Virginia targets water crisis with $145 million investment
3+ week, 1+ day ago (937+ words) BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia will commit an additional $145 million to water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming year under a new state strategy that will give greater consideration to communities facing failing systems, boil-water orders, public health concerns and financial…...
West Virginia brokers challenge state's patchwork of real estate listing services
3+ week, 3+ day ago (922+ words) BECKLEY, W.Va. — A longtime West Virginia real estate broker is challenging the way property listings are shared across the state, arguing that agents no longer need to belong to multiple regional organizations to market properties effectively in an increasingly digital…...
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3+ week, 5+ day ago (353+ words) West Virginia Explorer connects businesses, destinations, and organizations with an audience actively exploring the Mountain State. For more than 25 years, readers have turned to WVExplorer.com to discover places to visit, communities to explore, outdoor adventures, history, attractions, lodging, dining,…...