West Virginia Rocks!

Exploring Our Rugged Terrain By Jennifer Jett Prezkop There’s a reason West Virginia is known as an outdoor adventurer’s paradise—the varying terrain found around the state provides countless options for wild and wonderful activities for all skill levels. West Virginia’s unique rock formations are of particular interest for the hiking and climbing excursions they provide, […]
Down & Dirty

Mountain Bike Racing in Almost Heaven By Jamie Null Few outdoor adventures offer the same adrenaline rush as mountain biking, and that rush is compounded when it’s found in the mountains of West Virginia. Riders of all ages and experience levels visit the Mountain State each year to experience the thrills of the sport, whether […]
Music in the Mountains

West Virginia’s Music Festivals West Virginia has a rich musical heritage, and never is it more apparent than at a Mountain State music festival. These events celebrate all kinds of music from both across the region and around the world. In May-October, music fans make their way to these outdoor festivals that bring West Virginia’s […]
Exploring Local Eats

Farm-to-Table Dining Destinations Long before it was trendy, the people of the Mountain State were bringing food from the ground straight to their plates out of necessity. Today, this growing movement is called farm-to-table, and it embraces the West Virginia heritage of locally sourcing fresh dishes that are rich in flavor. Since West Virginians are […]
WV Secretary of State’s Office Launches New Online “Business Startup Wizard”
Continuing the state’s effort to enhance an entrepreneur’s ability to open a new business in West Virginia, Secretary of State Mac Warner is announcing the availability of an additional online service to assist them. The new online “Business Startup Wizard” is a tool to assist those wanting to open a new business on selecting the […]
14 Marshall Health physicians named to “America’s Top Doctors”® list
Fourteen physicians from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall Health have been recognized by their peers as among the best in their specialties. Doctors included in Castle Connolly’s annual Top Doctor® listings were selected after peer nomination, extensive research and careful review and screening by the organization’s doctor-directed research team. […]