After a West Virginia farmer died in a lightning strike from a clear sky, many believed God had punished him for a series of ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton remains a defining episode in early American history. Even those with only a passing knowledge of the nation’s founding may ...

PAW PAW, W.Va. — Every autumn, a remarkable fruit ripens quietly beneath the forests of Appalachia. It has a creamy texture, a flavor often compared to banana, mango, and vanilla, and a history ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As tourism continues to reshape rural communities across Appalachia, researchers at West Virginia University in Morgantown are helping local leaders answer a difficult question: ...

Held at the 14,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County, the 10-day event brings together scouts from across the United States—and increasingly from overseas—for outdoor challenges, ...

West Virginia Explorer embraces new technologies that help our newsroom report more effectively, organize information, and serve readers with greater accuracy and efficiency. Artificial intelligence ...

West Virginia Explorer has never been a traditional newsroom. Since its founding in 1999, our publication has operated as a virtual newsroom—a collaborative network of editors, journalists, ...

MARTINSBURG, W.VA. — For many West Virginia children, grief arrives far earlier than most people imagine. About one in seven children in the Mountain State will experience the death of a parent or ...

The spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in Kanawha County, expanding its spread, raising concerns for forests, vineyards ...

Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie is reviving interest in frontier life. Discover the log cabins that reveal West ...