Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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Whitewater Season On Gauley River Begins In Two Weeks
Friday, September 11 marks the start of the 2026 Gauley Season with the first controlled release from the Summersville Dam.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBankruptcy Court To Consider Sale Of South Fork Coal
South Fork Coal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February. In a hearing Friday, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware, will consider the sale of the operation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Transient, Loud, Sparkly And Rowdy Culture Of Fall Boating In W.Va.
The chance of ending up in the water is higher in those rapids, McQueen said. He believes in the river mantra that a boater is always just in between swims.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNational Park Climbing Stewards Educate Climbers About Conservation And Etiquette
With the rise in the popularity of climbing in the region, the national park hired some ambassadors to educate climbers about climbing etiquette, conservation and safety.
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Summersville Lake Becomes 36th State Park
Summersville Lake is now a state park, opening the possibility of new recreational activities like hiking and biking trails to the community of Nicholas County and tourists alike.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSummersville Lake Provides Inland Scuba Destination
At any given time on weekends during the summer months, there are likely dozens of divers exploring the world beneath the waves at Summersville Lake in…
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