The book was "Virginia: History, Government, Geography," and it was one of a trio of state-commissioned texts – the others were for fourth grade and high school – that taught Confederate ...

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

Stacker compiled the most extreme temperatures in West Virginia history using data from NOAA.

West Virginia improved its overall child well-being ranking compared to last year, according to an annual assessment — although that meant moving from 44th to 41st among the states.

West Virginia prosecutor warned his colleagues could charge women for miscarriages. He didn't say they actually will Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman said he is concerned about the ...

The West Virginia DMV is warning about a text message payment scheme.

The Wild West was a land of lawlessness, where bandits and outlaws thrived beyond the reach of government forces. While legends like Jesse James and Billy the Kid ruled the frontier, many lesser ...

If you loved "Hidden Figures" and "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," check out these other great books on women doing amazing things throughout history.

After a brutal 48 hours for West Virginia basketball—snubbed, then ditched—what's next for the Mountaineers? It's not as bad as 2007 for West Virginia athletics, but it may feel 'cyclical' ...

Nazis staying at Greenbrier during WWII were treated like aristocratic guests. They even threw a birthday party for Hitler there.

The "Civil War Showcase" in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, offers an immersive experience of the Civil War era. Visitors are greeted at a replica of John Brown's engine house and can explore ...

February is Black History Month — but where did the concept come from? The answer is right here in Central Virginia.