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Real West Virginian of the Week: At Hollyrock Gallery, Jeff Davis creates art meant to last for generations " The Real WV
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (1028+ words) By Hannah Yost, Real WV LEWISBURG, W. Va. " For artist and retired educator Jeff Davis, West Virginia has never been just a place to live. It has been home, inspiration, and the foundation of a life spent teaching, creating, and preserving…...
Relax, recharge, and explore: Affordable outdoor fun across West Virginia " The Real WV
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (589+ words) By Dakota Baker, Real WV Looking for outdoor recreation but on a budget this summer? I know I am." Fortunately for us, our wild and wonderful West Virginia offers a wide range of recreational activities. If you're more of a…...
BLACK BY GOD: They came to us: A new model for supporting Black farmers in West Virginia " The Real WV
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (370+ words) By Mavery Davis | Black By God, Black By God Agriculture, Donate here. Recently, something powerful happened in West Virginia. A national Black farmers network2020 Farmers Cooperativetraveled to Charleston and Mc Dowell County. Not to pitch a program. Not to recruit members....
A sense of home: writer's workshop exploring memory, setting, and story " The Real WV
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (402+ words) A sense of home: writer's workshop exploring memory, setting, and story The Real WV A sense of home: writer's workshop exploring memory, setting, and story Lewisburg, West Virginia " Carnegie Hall invites writers, storytellers, and creative explorers to join Writer's Workshop:…...
Real West Virginian of the Week: Dorothy Jo Oberfoell connects communities through theatre education – The Real WV
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (346+ words) By Hannah Yost, The Real WV Bringing creativity, confidence, and connection to West Virginia youth through theatre Originally from Iowa and the oldest of...
THE FRONT PORCH: Grieving the loss of labor & delivery " The Real WV
2+ week, 4+ day ago (448+ words) By Stephen Baldwin, Real WV Welcome to our front porch! Where we talk about what's going on in West Virginia, like neighbors sitting in rocking chairs, watching the sun set. Last week, I went to visit a friend. She was…...
WV Hospital Association injects over $100, 000 into political races " The Real WV
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (422+ words) By Stephen Baldwin, Real WV CHARLESTON, WV " The WV Hospital Association (WVHA) has injected more than $100, 000 into the campaign coffers of state legislators in the Senate and House of Delegates." In the first quarter of 2026, WVHA contributed $60, 900 to a variety…...
Summers County Inspiration Gallery to honor two distinguished natives " The Real WV
3+ week, 1+ day ago (249+ words) Hinton, WV" The Hinton Area Foundation, in partnership with the Summers County Historical Society and Summers County Schools, invites the community to a special evening celebrating two extraordinary individuals whose lives and achievements have brought lasting pride to Summers County....
THE FRONT PORCH: Whitewater rafting season returns to the New River Gorge " The Real WV
3+ week, 4+ day ago (184+ words) By Dakota Baker, Real WV Looking for a new adventure this spring? Spring marks the peak season for experienced rafters at the Gorge, especially in April. Some even refer to this time of year as "insider season," before summer brings…...
REAL WEST VIRGINIAN OF THE WEEK: Guy Costello " The Real WV
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (349+ words) Although "Thomas" is his middle name, "Giving" would be more fitting. Need a hand with home repair? Meal delivery on a lonely holiday? A fresh Easter bread bun or home-canned Italian goodies? Guy Costello is your guy. For decades, Guy…...