By This former mining town is more than a symbol of the West Virginia coal industry—it’s a window into the transformation of a nation. The New River, geologists tell us, is quite old. And as with many ancient things, it has collected many legends. Like the claim that the New River
Shooting the Breeze
West Virginia trapshooting champion Nick Harden is at home on the (shooting) range. Like a big league slugger stepping to the plate, Nick Harden plants his feet, fixes his eyes, and quiets himself. His mind wants to remember all the things it knows about form and technique but Harden tries
Hunting for Poachers
Poachers steal from the state’s residents. They can also upset population balances that the state’s hunting, fishing, and trapping rules aim to maintain. Natural Resources Police officers keep poaching in check. When a tip about night hunting led Division of Natural Resources law enforcement to do surveillance at a camp
