This week in W.Va. history

Latest News September 15, 2024

WV Humanities Council CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Sept. 15, 1861: In the aftermath of the Battle of Carnifex Ferry, Union forces under the ...

Wild, Wonderful West Virginia

Latest News April 6, 2023

My wife and I decided that during my week off we would embrace some of what West Virginia has to offer. I have lived in the state all my life, but too often I have gone through places and not stopped to enjoy our state’s many attractions.  Our first adventure was a hike on the North ...