W.Va. Biscuit Voted ‘South’s Best’
Tudor’s "Mountaineer” biscuit was named “The South’s Best Biscuit” in an online poll contest held by Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine.
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Tudor’s "Mountaineer” biscuit was named “The South’s Best Biscuit” in an online poll contest held by Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine.
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Home » October 30, 1930: First Mountain State Forest Festival Held
Bob Powell PublishedThe first Mountain State Forest Festival began in Elkins on October 30, 1930. Since then, it has been held every October except for the years 1941 to 1949. The festival was intended to attract tourists to the region, which is known for its hardwood trees and dazzling fall colors. Typical events include performances by the Wheeling Symphony, nationally known country music acts, a fiddle contest, and dances.
Randolph County has more registered Republican voters than Democrats, at least for Wednesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, which is the first from West Virginia in more than 40 years, will be lighted after Thanksgiving on the West Lawn, with retiring U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin as the host.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFor the first time in more than 40 years, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is from West Virginia. It was harvested in the Monongahela National Forest in Randolph County on Nov. 1.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe foundation will handle 72.5 percent of the state’s settlement funds, while 24.5 percent will go to local governments. The remaining three percent will be held by the state in escrow to cover any outstanding attorney’s fees.
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