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BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Firefighters have contained 65% of a 275-acre wildfire at Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, where crews are working to prevent the flames from reaching nearby homes.
The W.Va. Division of Forestry reported Thursday evening that firef...
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — As more visitors explore the hiking trails at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, park officials are seeking volunteers to help maintain the routes leading to some of southern West Virginia’s best-known natural and historic attractions.
The park will host a volunteer recruitment and training event Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to noon...
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — During the American Revolution, Native nations faced a difficult choice as Britain and the United States fought for control of territory that included their homelands. Some Native leaders saw an alliance with Britain as a way to resist American settlement, while others sought to keep their communities out of the fighting.
Among those advocating ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 5,000 West Virginia local government health insurance policyholders could face a 24% premium increase next year, prompting warnings from county officials that rising costs could strain budgets and drive employees away from public service.
The proposed increase would affect approximately 32% of local government policyholders enrolled through t...
THURMOND, W.Va. — The National Park Service plans to begin demolishing historic buildings in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve later this month, despite opposition from Fayette County officials and preservation advocates who say some of the structures could be saved.
The demolitions are part of a $36 million federal improvement program that will also restore h...