Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Monday, July 20, 2026. 1 – From WV EXPLORER – Appalachian cuisine finds new life West Virginia's food scene is embracing its Appalachian roots while looking toward the future. A feature from WV Explorer highlights how chefs across the Mountain State are reimagining … [Read more...] about Appalachian Flavors, Quiet Waters & Summer in Almost Heaven
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George McClellan & The Western Virginia Campaign
Before West Virginia could be rent from Virginia, all allegiances to the Old Dominion or support for the Confederate States had to be eradicated. General George B. McClellan was put in charge of the Ohio Valley states, which included the western portion of Virginia. He launched a campaign on the region that was successful in every possible way and made a name for himself that … [Read more...] about George McClellan & The Western Virginia Campaign
Black Bears, Forestry Careers & New Mountain Bike Trails
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, July 19, 2026. 1 – From WV EXPLORER – Why you're seeing more black bears this summer If it seems like black bears are showing up more often this summer, there’s a reason for that. A feature from WV Explorer explains that increased sightings are a normal part of the … [Read more...] about Black Bears, Forestry Careers & New Mountain Bike Trails
Protected Streams, Farm Traditions & Summer Adventures
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Saturday, July 18, 2026. 1 – From WV EXPLORER – Native brook trout streams gain new protection West Virginia has expanded protections for more than 170 miles of mountain streams that support native brook trout, the state’s official fish. The newly designated trout waters are … [Read more...] about Protected Streams, Farm Traditions & Summer Adventures
Biting My Tongue – Corduroy Brown
It’s time once again for another #MountainStateMusic throwback – looking at some of our favorite moments on the @FolkloreMusicExchange stage. Sit back and enjoy "Biting My Tongue" by Corduroy Brown! Want to hear more? Check out our website at https://daily304.wv.gov/programs/mountain-state-music/ … [Read more...] about Biting My Tongue – Corduroy Brown
