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West Virginia became a state in 1863. West Virginia State Museum director Charles Morris provided a tour of the museum’s exhibits that tell the story of early settlement in the area, how West Virginia became…

West Virginia University professor William Gorby taught a class on the formation of West Virginia and its entry into the Union during the Civil War. West Virginia University is located in…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) gave his 2023 State of the State address from the Capitol in Charleston. He thanked individuals and businesses that have created jobs and contributed to economic…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) gave the 2022 State of the State address. The speech was delayed two weeks after Governor Justice tested positive for COVID-19. During his address, Governor…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) gave the State of the State address in Charleston. He thanked medical workers, grocery store workers, and the national guard for their efforts during…

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) held a virtual briefing on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor provided an update on the total cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state, which he said continued…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) gave an update on COVID-19 cases and vaccine distribution in the state. The governor said West Virginia was leading the nation with its vaccine…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R ) held a virtual news conference on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He announced the state’s first inmate and corrections officer had…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) held a briefing in Charleston on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor said the state had not had any new deaths from…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) gave an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He updated the state’s positive case numbers and death toll and talked about new…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) held a briefing on the state’s coronavirus response efforts. The governor announced the state received $625 million in relief funds from the federal…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) announced two new executive orders during his briefing on the state’s coronavirus response. He stated the new orders would close private campgrounds to…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) and other state officials updated reporters on their response to the coronavirus pandemic, including announcing additional business closures and more…

Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) delivered a statewide address on West Virginia’s coronavirus response efforts.

Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) delivered his annual state of the state address in Charleston, West Virginia. He outlined his legislative priorities for the new session, including increased…

C-SPAN visited Charleston, West Virginia, to learn about the history from local experts and historians.

C-SPAN visited Charleston, West Virginia to learn about the history and literary life of the community.

Heard every week on more than 240 NPR radio stations, “Mountain Stage” has become a nation-wide ambassador for Appalachian music. Longtime host Larry Groce talked about the show’s founding and the ways in which…

From a snack for coal miners to foraged vegetables, The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll author Candace Nelson explained how Appalachian food embodies the history and culinary culture of West Virginia.…

West Virginia’s capital moved back and forth from Wheeling to Charleston several times before Charleston became the permanent capital city in 1885. Tour guide Alexander Griffith explained the history of the…