Friday was West Virginia Day – the observance of the anniversary of West Virginia’s statehood on June 20, 1863. West Virginia is a special place. Born of rebellion in the midst of the American Civil ...

The aroma hits you first at Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks in Charleston – a symphony of savory spices and home cooking that triggers memories you didn’t even know you had, all while the sizzle of meatloaf ...

After immigrating to New Haven from Italy, the Pepes "helped shape New Haven's vibrant identity" said Mayor Justin Elicker.

That’s what many locals and residents came out to do on Friday as the state’s Culture Center celebrated West Virginia’s 162nd ...

Families celebrated West Virginia Day at the West Virginia Culture Center with activities such as crafts, jewelry-making, ...

Not only is June 20th the first day of summer, but it’s also the day commemorating one state’s quest for statehood.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) - West Virginia is celebrating its 162nd birthday as a state! June 20 is a very special day for West Virginia. In 1863, it officially became a state, now known as the ...

The Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley held their own celebration that included free pepperoni rolls for visitors and music.

West Virginia does not recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. Since it was declared a Federal Holiday in 2021, it was made ...

West Virginia turned 162 years old, and Independence Hall in Wheeling threw a birthday bash to remember. The celebration ...

“Colored People: A Memoir” follows the coming-of-age story of literary critic and professor, Henry Louis Gates Jr., as a young black man in Piedmont, West Virginia. This memoir offers insight into how ...