Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey: ‘Bridge Day Will Go On’
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday the state's two national parks would be open during the month of October, even if the government shutdown continues that long.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Touts Economic Impact Of Tourism, Rural Health Transformation In Press Conference
Morrisey said he is trying to mitigate the impact of a federal government shutdown on local businesses during one of the state’s busiest tourism seasons with a discount for stays in state parks.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBiplane Provides Different Perspective On New River Gorge
Bill Chouinard, a pilot in Oak Hill in Fayette County, takes passengers on one-on-one excursions around the New River Gorge, Summersville Lake and surrounding areas. The twist is, Chouinard is flying an 82-year-old biplane with an open cockpit. And his passengers fly in the front seat with a view as far as the eye can see.
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W.Va. Contingency Fund Pays For National Parks To Reopen During Shutdown
West Virginia's national parks are the first in the nation to re-open in the midst of the federal government shutdown.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey: 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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