What I learned about West Virginia’s future after driving 10,800 miles

By: Brian Bollinger

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 744

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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As a child, my grandmother and mother told me stories about Point Pleasant, West Virginia. One told of a legendary curse attributed to Shawnee Chief Cornstalk. Years later, his grave at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park called me back there. As I stood before his grave, more than the story of Cornstalk came through to me. And more than ever, I could hear my grandmother and mom in my mind. They had told me of his …

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