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State Guiding Leaf Peepers To The Most Vibrant Fall Colors

Fall brings with it many changes, but perhaps none more striking than the turning of the leaves. West Virginia officials are working to make sure leaf peepers visiting the state maximize their autumn experience.

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With Heavy Summer Rains, Officials Predict Strong Fall Foliage Season

The map predicts when and where fall foliage will appear across the state, helping travelers plan autumn trips to the third most forested state in the U.S. 

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Election Results and Drought Conditions, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, Jim Justice, the state’s two-term Republican governor, won a decisive victory in the race for the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s general election. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s three-term attorney general, won the ...

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Kanawha County Commission Seeks Burn Ban Over Drought

As drought conditions become more severe in central West Virginia, some local officials have expressed concern for public safety and a desire for tighter regulations...

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