New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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New Scholarship Sends W.Va. Students To Space Camp
Space Camp is the stuff of childhood legend, and two West Virginia students will have the opportunity to attend this summer thanks to a new scholarship.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFebruary 19, 1943: Aerospace Engineer and Author Homer Hickam Born
Author Homer Hickam Jr. was born in Coalwood on February 19, 1943. After serving in Vietnam, he worked for NASA for 17 years as an aerospace engineer.…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFire Reported at Old Big Creek High in War
A fire has been reported at a former West Virginia high school that gained national attention with the 1999 release of the movie "October Sky."Media…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAuthor Homer Hickam Visits His Home State
Every October, author and West Virginia native, Homer Hickam, makes a trip home to West Virginia for the annual Rocket Boys festival in Beckley…but he…
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Appalachian Heritage Festival Continues in Shepherdstown this Weekend
The annual Appalachian Heritage Festival in Shepherdstown continues this evening. The dance, art, and music filled weekend is a celebration of the…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHomer Hickam Comes to Appalachian Heritage Festival
This week, the 19th annual Appalachian Heritage Festival comes to Shepherd University. West Virginia native and author, Homer Hickam, is this year’s…
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