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PHOTOS: Red Bull Chariot Race brings high-speed fun to Morgantown

Take a look at photos from the Red Bull Chariot Race in Morgantown, W.Va., which was held on High Street this past Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

Photos: Berkeley Springs Apple Butter Festival celebrates 51st year

Take a look at photos from the 51st annual Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

West Virginia youth rodeo athletes find competition, community at State Fair

This story is part of RealWV’s year-long focus on youth and belonging in West Virginia, exploring the difficult decisions young people face when deciding whether to stay or leave.

Shepherd University celebrates Appalachian culture at 30th annual heritage festival

Shepherd University celebrated its 30th annual Appalachian Heritage Festival on Sept. 25-27.

Cacapon State Park grows into East Coast mountain biking destination
Bird banding at Dolly Sods offers a window into fall migration

As the first light of day opens on the ridgeline of Dolly Sods, a crew of researchers and volunteers waits in anticipation of something other than the beautiful scene unfolding in front of them. 

West Virginia Herpetology Symposium brings enthusiasts, researchers together at New River Gorge

Headlamps pierce the dark on a trail that runs along the cliff faces of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Llama and alpaca handlers educate, compete at State Fair
Scenes from the 79th annual Berkeley County Youth Fair

Take a look at the photos from the 79th annual Berkeley County Youth Fair in Martinsburg, W.Va., which took place from Aug.1-8.

Marvelous Moths Event shines light on nighttime nature at Cool Springs Preserve

Crickets and katydids make a symphony of sound at the Cool Springs Preserve in Jefferson, County on the night of Monday, July 27.