Started in 1979, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival (WVIHF) has continued for 45 years and has become one of the most-popular festivals in the United States. From Aug. 30-Sept. 1, the 45th annual WVIHF will be held in Clarksburg. Hours are 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and ...
The popular Kids Market @ The Store program expanded this summer, offering free fruits and vegetables to over 3,800 families at 61 local retailers in 35 West Virginia counties. The program, now in its fourth year, is offered by the West Virginia University Extension ...
WV Humanities Council 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. Aug. 4, 1824: John Jay Jackson Jr. was born near Parkersburg. Jackson was a prominent judge who became ...
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — Although there has been some rainfall across West Virginia to start the week and more is in the forecast, there is still a significant lack of precipitation in the Mountain State. “Ninety-five percent of the state is under a D-1 which is a drought. D-4 ...
The State of West Virginia has withdrawn two liens against The Greenbrier Hotel, which is owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family, that were originally put in place over unpaid sales taxes. The two liens withdrawn this month in Greenbrier County together amount to $897,615. One lien of ...
A coalition of 32 business owners from the small rural towns of Thomas and Davis in West Virginia have come together to advocate for the northern alignment of the proposed Corridor H highway section from Parsons to Davis, a move they believe is crucial to preserving the community’s ...