Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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WVU Extension Tips For Keeping Your Christmas Tree Healthy And Safe
Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with Dave McGill, a WVU Extension forest resources specialist, about how best to give trees at home the same level of care as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Christmas Tree Wins Spot In White House Blue Room
This year, the Christmas tree in the White House’s Blue Room is from West Virginia. The tree is from a farm in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, called Dan and Bryan Christmas Trees. They won this year’s National Christmas Tree Association contest, earning them the right to display one of their fraser firs in this historic room.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAmidst Decline, W.Va. Christmas Tree Farms Carry On Traditions
People have been decorating Christmas trees in their homes since the 16th century. It’s a tradition that began in Germany and spread throughout Europe and…
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