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New River & EnvironmentStatewide

State Parks System Faces Deferred Maintenance Backlog

West Virginia's state park system is working through a significant deferred maintenance backlog even as visitation to many parks remains strong.

Sam Whitaker · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min

New River & EnvironmentParkersburg

Habitat Restoration Project Targets Ohio River Wetlands Near Parkersburg

A multi-year wetland restoration project along the Ohio River near Parkersburg aims to rebuild wildlife habitat lost to decades of industrial and agricultural development.

Sam Whitaker · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 min

TravelHarpers Ferry

A Walk Through Harpers Ferry's Historic District

Harpers Ferry packs centuries of history into a few walkable blocks at the confluence of two rivers, drawing visitors year-round to the Eastern Panhandle.

Nate Fulton · Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min

TravelBeckley

Planning a Visit Around the New River Gorge's Signature Overlooks

A guide to the New River Gorge's most accessible overlooks and trails for visitors planning a first trip to the park.

Nate Fulton · Jun 22, 2026 · 1 min

TravelWheeling

Tracing the National Road Through Wheeling's Historic Core

A drive through Wheeling along the historic National Road passes suspension bridges, restored storefronts, and reminders of the city's role as a nineteenth-century transportation hub.

Nate Fulton · Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min

TravelRural West Virginia

Planning a Highlands Trip to West Virginia's High-Elevation Backcountry

West Virginia's central highlands offer cooler temperatures, high-elevation bogs, and some of the state's earliest fall color for visitors willing to make the drive.

Nate Fulton · Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min

TravelBuckhannon

A Small-Town Food Trail Through Central West Virginia

A loosely organized trail of family-run restaurants and bakeries across central West Virginia small towns offers a different kind of road trip.

Nate Fulton · Jun 19, 2026 · 1 min

TravelMartinsburg

A Weekend Itinerary Through the Eastern Panhandle

From Martinsburg's revitalized downtown to the Blue Ridge foothills, the Eastern Panhandle offers a compact, varied weekend trip.

Nate Fulton · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessMorgantown

What West Virginia Customers Expect from Modern Beauty and Wellness Businesses

Customers increasingly expect transparent pricing, cleanliness, and respectful communication from local beauty and wellness businesses, according to consumer feedback gathered across the state.

Grace Coleman · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessCharleston

Charleston Nail Salons Navigate Updated State Sanitation Standards

Charleston-area nail salons are adjusting to updated state cosmetology board sanitation guidance, with most owners saying the changes formalize practices already in place.

Grace Coleman · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessHuntington

Huntington Spas Move Toward Upfront Pricing After Customer Complaints

Several Huntington-area spas have revised their pricing menus after fielding customer complaints about add-on charges disclosed only at checkout.

Grace Coleman · Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessBeckley

Barbershops Across Southern West Virginia Face a Worker Shortage

Barbershop owners in the southern coalfields say a shrinking pipeline of licensed barbers is making it difficult to keep up with demand.

Grace Coleman · Jun 14, 2026 · 1 min