Goin to go see Charles Wesley Godwin in Charleston next weekend! Here’s a painting I did of him on an old WV road map with my “Hollered Ground” paint made from West Virginia coal.

"bones are money, in the holler...." 😉

@BruceEskesen on youtube.

I apologize if this is a silly question. I am from Kanawha County and am registered to vote there. If I am attending WVU am I eligible to vote in Monongalia county with a provisional ballot? Thank you!

“It’s exhausting to think that we’ve taken care of this land for a hundred years in the family, we’ve paid taxes on it and they’re allowed to come and bulldoze through it,” Lisa Boyer said.

For Boyer, the uncertainty has shaken something more fundamental than the future of the farm itself. “You think you’re protected on your own land. And then one day, you realize: do I even really own it?"

I have traveled once a few years back to Rowlesburg and I loved it! I’m looking for off the beaten path recommendations- any thing a little odd, or special that makes WV, WV!

I have been to the trans Allegheny Asylum and loved that - I will go back again most likely. I was thinking of hitting Spruce Knob for viewsz

Looking for scenic routes, abandoned locations, a good little bar… anything at all 🙂

Thank you, love you WV from southern NJ

I've worked really hard and have been on the road almost solid working since 2021. I paid off my school debt, my vehicles, credit card and saved up a decent down payment. My goal has been to own my own home with enough land to grow food and raise animals. I was hoping for like 20-50 acres but it feels like the more I work to put myself in a good position to buy the prices raise and I can't catch up. I was raised by a struggling single mom and we were homeless at points and my dream is to live and care for a home.

In March I looked at a house that was a fixer upper and went into contract at $400,000 for 50 acres and a 3,500 sqft house. Welll after spending hundreds of dollars the inspection showed A LOT of major issues (Ac didn't work, the plumbing was cracked everywhere, the water main under the house was busted and water when the water company turned it on it was flooding under the house but also under ground somewhere on the driveway, Needed a new roof and skylight which was quoted at $50,000 because of the skylights, lots of windows needed replacing, the barn had a pack rat that chewed through most of one of the structural posts, no sign of where the septic was and could get it inspected, etc) and I'm pretty sure someone was murdered there, there was blood smears across a few rooms on with a safe and pooled blood staining the wood floors in the living room. Not to mention the title company showed an easement that took up a lot of acreage for the neighbor to access their land.

I was still willing to take it on but offered no more than $325,000 and even that was pushing it but I really liked the area and the house was unique and it had a barn. She wouldn't budge on the price even though it was a paid off house that she inherited from her brother and it had been sitting for 3 years just getting more and more damaged sitting there. The real estate agent for the seller was awful and tried to force me to use her as my agent too and was pissed when I said no. In fact that's 3 times, these agents want to double dip and get pissed and give subpar service when you don't agree to it.

Is there a better way to find houses that local families are selling for their memaws? Should I contact local churches? This feels impossible and I'm losing hope.

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Enjoying the beauty of creation in Roane County WV today. So thankful for this 50 acres of peace and quiet.

This is a long shot, given the fact this sub covers the whole state, but my husband and I live in the apartments in Kanawha city and we can't find our cat anywhere. She was still settling in with us and was just starting to open up more. We hadn't even gotten her a collar yet because she mostly stayed hidden and we didn't want to stress her too much. I believe she's a couple years old, fluffy tortie, and her name is Pixel. If you live in the area and happen to see this, please be on the look out for her. She's very shy and timid, but she doesn't purposely bite or use claws. If anything, she's more likely to hiss at you.

Taken on Route 85

At one time the poor farm for Marion county was located, apparently, on poor farm rd (now montana rd) in Fairmont. Records indicate that there were memorial slabs which are now gone. Can someone find the actual spot and post the geographical coordinates for the cemetery? Ideally center yourself in the cemetery area and give those coordinates. There is likely nothing to see but an empty field but a picture of where to stop on the road to find it and maybe even a shot of the field would be nice. Here is as much info as I have: https://www.wvgw.net/marion/cemetery/marion-poor.htm

There was a pickup truck that crashed into a tree about 9am on 26 near Brandonville pike near Bruceton. I think life flight was on site. I'm just wondering what happened and if the person was ok?

Hey WV do you love house music? If so come get spooked to the bedrock beats of Digweed, Sasha, Solomon and the rest of the collective here in the New River Gorge!

Feel free to reach out here with any questions and we’ll get you ready to rage.

Multiple djs.

Carrie theme.

Come dressed to kill.

check newriversounds.com for details

I've been reading in the news about these potential demolitions in Thurmond. Being that Thurmond has been on my bucket list for a long time I'm thinking of a wild and crazy plan to check it out for a day. Since I don't have a car and would be traveling solo by train, it seems like my best bet would be going to Charleston and taking a day trip to Thurmond from there on a day where the eastbound and westbound trains meet. My only concern would be going back to charleston, if the train heading back is delayed or even worse canceled, I'd be screwed, or at best waiting for hours in pitch blackness with nowhere to go. Don't know if I would get cell service either. Has anybody ever tried a trip like that? Would love some thoughts on this. Thank you!

Do I need to leave **West Virginia** to make a decent living? I’ve applied to hospitals and was turned down for corrections, and I’m feeling discouraged. I’m honestly not happy living here, and I’m just trying to find stable work that pays enough to afford food, housing, and the basics.

The military isn’t an option for me at the moment, but I’m not completely against it in the future. At this point, I’m willing to consider a different path because I want stability and a chance to build a better life.

Does anyone have realistic suggestions—whether that’s jobs, training programs, or places worth relocating to? I’d especially appreciate hearing from people who’ve been in a similar situation and found a way forward.

Sources

WV has one of the lowest median incomes in the country. Highest utility costs. High fuel costs. High insurance.

It is really difficult for someone to get ahead in the state and it’s sad.

This was a pic I took at the drive thru window. Keep that stereotype alive!

So ive kinda always wanted to take a week and go hangout at a wilderness shelter kinda like wandering will dose on his youtube channel. Im near morgantown so any suggestions?

I'm from Saint Denis, France, and I never stepped a toe in USA but I did heard that inbred was a deep thing in WV, then they were the wrong turn movies ofc, but is that true and if it is, is there a political, historical or cultural reason for this?

Sorry my English is bad and I don't want to be offensive at all