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Bridge Day closures and detours
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – The National Park Service has announced closures of certain parts of the park to accommodate Bridge Day. The West Virginia Department of Transportation has also established detours to accommodate travel. The Park...
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Hiker Dies in Fall on Billy Goat Trail Near Great Falls
October 16, 2025 - 8:25 am Rescue crews respond to challenging section of trail as U.S. Park Police investigate fatal incident. (photos courtesy NPS-C&O Canal NHP) Montgomery County, MD (JK) – A hiker from West Virginia died Monday after falling...
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UPDATED: West Virginia Man Charged after Hit & Run Collision in Bethany Beach
Image courtesy Bethany Beach PD UPDATED – 10/13/25 – Beddow also faces charges from Dewey Beach Police where he was involved in a collision that damaged the center median pedestrian “wave” as well as knocking down a light pole....
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West Virginia State Parks Foundation Receives Grant from Hearts of Stihl
HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has been awarded a $17,500 grant for much needed forestry work at both Bluestone and North Bend State Parks. Staff at both parks will use these funds to assist in cutting and...
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See Thanksgiving weather forecast for Louisville area
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The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2025 Thanksgiving travel weather forecast. Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Kentucky and the Ohio Valley region can expect a mix of cool and mild temperatures. Rain showers are...
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The Cranberry Wilderness in West Virginia Might Be One of the Most Peaceful Places in the U.S.—and It Has Stunning Fall Foliage
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I crawled out of my tent and pulled my hat down over my ears before checking the car’s thermometer, which read 38 degrees Fahrenheit. It was May 25, and while much of the state had already heated up, West Virginia’s Cranberry Wilderness was still...
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West Virginia State Parks Foundation awarded $17,500 grant for forestry work
HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $17,500 grant from the "Hearts of STIHL" program to support critical forestry work at Bluestone and North Bend state parks. Advertisement The funding will be used to remove...
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Stonewall Resort One of Three in State Recognized by Global Media Company as Top Travel Destination
The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced that the Mountain State has been recognized across multiple categories in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting three of the state’s resorts as leading travel...
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Houston soccer falls short as West Virginia scores late to seal 3-2 loss
Houston Cougars defender Alex Whitcraft (12) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college women’s soccer match against the Utah Utes, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar Houston soccer was dealt its fifth...
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West Virginia tourism tops $9B in annual economic impact for first time in state’s history
Chelsea Ruby The West Virginia Department of Tourism announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual tourism economic impact for the first time. Visitor volume to the state reached 77.2 million, with those visitors spending $6.6...
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West Virginia Gov. Morrisey walking 1 mile a day to champion better health
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Gov. Patrick Morrisey gripped the microphone and hyped up a crowd of parents and children in front of a concession stand at the West Virginia State Fair in August. "Who's ready to walk a Mountaineer Mile?" The crowd cheered. In the shadow of the...
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W.Va. Lumber Companies Seek Relief From Tariffs
Hundreds of U.S. hardwood companies and organizations are warning that tariffs on lumber are devastating a legacy industry. President Donald Trump enacted a 10% global tariff on imports of softwood lumber, as well as a 25% global tariff on kitchen...
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Hilltoppers Travel to West Virginia State for Sunday MEC Matchup
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University women's soccer team continues Mountain East Conference play on Sunday, traveling to Institute, W.Va., to take on division-leading West Virginia State at 1 p.m. The Hilltoppers (1-9-0, 0-7-0 MEC)...
West Virginia is guiding leaf peepers to the state’s most vibrant fall colors
It’s October, but it seems like someone forgot to tell the trees at Coopers Rock State Forest, just outside of Morgantown. Gerard Foerster, a German line dancer traveling through the eastern U.S., said he’s a little disappointed in the lack of...
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America's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Bars In Every State
Over the past few years, there's been a rise in craft cocktail bars. The best cocktail bars certainly have their place — unique cocktail menus, innovative spirits, and a swanky ambiance. However, sometimes you just want to visit a classic dive,...
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Hilltoppers Set to Face Franciscan on Thursday Afternoon
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The West Liberty University men's tennis team returns to action Thursday afternoon when it travels to Steubenville, Ohio, for a nonconference matchup against Franciscan University. First serve is set for 4 p.m. at Belleview...
I Have Developed An Unexpected And Revelatory Bond With My Car
I have never cared about my car. The first one I owned, a 2000-something Geo Prizm, came to me by way of my aunt when I was 15 and stayed with me until I moved to New York City when I was 24. It got me through high school, college, and the first...
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National recruiting big board: The 10 most intriguing uncommitted 2026 prospects
Can you believe we’ve already reached the midway point of the college football season? Week 8 is somehow already upon us, and so is mid-October. Which means … we are less than 50 days out from the beginning of the early signing period on Dec. 3....
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West Virginia National Parks remaining open
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Governor Patrick Morrisey said in a press conference Thursday that he “strongly condemns gridlock in Washington” that has led to the government shut down. Governor Morrisey says after an agreement made with the National...
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Victim’s name released in Corridor G crash
UPDATE 10/16/25 @ 10:45 a.m. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The name of the victim who died in a fatal crash on Corridor G has been released. According to the South Charleston Police Department, Charles Frye, 38, of Branchland was pronounced...
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