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New CRW flight route to Tampa, FL begins in two months

Breeze Airways introduces third route out of West Virginia’s Capitol City CHARLESTON, WV –– In just two months, West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) will offer a flight route to Tampa, Florida. This new nonstop route will begin October 4, 2023, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at fares starting from just $77* one way. “Having the Read More…

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Premier Remote Worker Program in the U.S. Opens Applications for the Nation’s Newest National Park

Current Ascend members executing service projects in celebration of West Virginia Day Charleston, WV (June 20, 2023) –– Ascend West Virginia, the nation’s premier talent attraction and retention program, today announced its addition of the New River Gorge community to the program. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, Ascend WV Read More…

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West Virginia Dept. of Tourism Announces Dark Sky Promotion

Plan a vacation to see starry skies in Almost Heaven and win prizes CHARLESTON, WV –– The West Virginia Department of Tourism has partnered with the International Dark-Sky Association to launch a new campaign highlighting the state’s endless stargazing opportunities. This promotion of West Virginia’s star-studded skies began this morning in conjunction with International Dark Sky Read More…

News Weather

Hazardous Road Conditions already being Reported

Please be aware that black ice has been reported on the Barnes Run Road area. Gilmer County has dispatched first responders to accident scenes and have multiple reports of black ice on their roads. Bridges are ice covered and extreme caution should be used when traveling today. Give yourself some extra time to reach your Read More…

Guest Writers

Adventures in St. Augustine, part II – Old Town

There was formatting issues with this story before, so we’re running it again for your reading pleasure – Ridgeview News While we were in St. Augustine this past winter, we spent a couple days in ‘Old Town’.  Much observing and mingling of the geographic and the people.  Walking through different sections of town juggled and Read More…

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Good Morning from Gatlinburg, Tennessee

When Covid hit in 2020, it was an additional burden added to my husband David who was already facing long, exhausting days as the only certified operator of the Grantsville Municipal Water Plant and would be such for the next 2 years. Add to that the randomness of calls as a volunteer Fireman and the Read More…

Community Events News

Gov. Justice: West Virginia once again named top ten travel destination for 2022

1/6/2022 – Press Release CHARLESTON, WV – More travel accolades for the Mountain State continue. Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced that West Virginia has been selected as one of the Best Places to Go by both Frommers and USA Today. This recognition follows a series of recent notable announcements by Read More…