Opinion

Why West Virginia Would Absolutely Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

Experts say the undead remain poorly prepared for mountains, back roads and a population that has been expecting civilization to collapse since 1978.

Why West Virginia Would Not Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

Experts cite poor cell service, stubborn residents and the certainty that someone will hide a bite because it “ain’t that bad.”

The Holler Herald’s Official Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse in West Virginia

Your strategy depends entirely on whether the zombies shuffle slowly or run like somebody just announced free pepperoni rolls.

Opinion: We Cut the Cable Cord and Somehow Rebuilt Cable One App at a Time

Americans escaped expensive cable packages only to replace them with nine subscriptions, three passwords and a monthly bill requiring its own spreadsheet.

Twenty Phrases That Mean Something Different in West Virginia

A translation guide for ‘might could,’ ‘over yonder’ and eighteen other expressions that are already perfectly clear.

Local Man Discovers He Can Disagree With Facebook Post Without Announcing It

The historic breakthrough occurred when he encountered an opinion he disliked, moved his thumb upward and continued living his life.

Family tree as crooked as Country Roads

A Beginner’s Guide to West Virginia Porch Etiquette

When to wave, where to sit and why saying ‘I better get going’ does not mean anyone is leaving soon.

Pepperoni Rolls Explained for People Who Weren’t Raised Correctly

A patient introduction to West Virginia’s most portable meal—and why putting fancy nonsense on it may require supervision.

Sunday Editorial: Virginia and Maryland Need to Stop Trying to Steal “Country Roads”

The song says “West Virginia” in the opening line. We appreciate everyone’s research, but the investigation is over.

Opinion: It’s Hot Dog Chili. “Sauce” Is What You Put on Spaghetti.

West Virginia has survived floods, mine wars and several heartbreaking football seasons. Whether it can survive the hot dog chili debate remains unclear.