According to the West Virginia Department of Tourism, the state brought in over $9 billion in economic impact and $1.1 billion in tax earnings.

Visit Lawrence County, the county’s tourism agency, scored more than a dozen accomplishments in 2025 to attract visitors and tourism dollars to the area. Janet Falotico, the agency’s executive ...

Rural West Virginia's Hampshire County’s AI Apprenticeship Program successfully develops of four working AI agents ...

In these sun-soaked, welcoming beachside cities, retired couples can live the good life on a monthly budget of $3,208 or ...

Before Hurricane Helene, the decimated section of I-40 contained one of the most important wildlife crossings in the entire ...

In the first project of its kind in North Carolina, NCDOT plans to use roller-compacted concrete to build an enormous wall—20 ...

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Bluefield offers a window into the industrial history that shaped much of West Virginia. The city flourished as a crucial hub for the Norfolk & Western Railway, which ...

Home to Appalachian mountains, stalactite-adorned caves and rugged rock faces, Kentucky is something of a haven for ...

Paris, France and New York City both get a lot of attention when it comes to places to head for a romantic getaway. And while ...

CNN Travel reveals the best places to visit in 2026, from Japan and Spain to Australia and the Caribbean, highlighting culture, food, nature and once-in-a-lifetime events.

From coastal California to rural Japan and Portugal, USA TODAY's travel reporters share 5 destinations that stood out and are ...