CHARLESTON — The Mountain State welcomed a record number of visitors last year, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Monday, an indication that West Virginia’s tourism push is paying off.

Editor’s note: This is the 673rd in a series of articles recalling Huntington people and places.

HUNTINGTON — Delainey Burger’s surgery was on her calves, but the recovery was in her mind.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology replaces Princeton after a 15-year streak atop National Universities as U.S. News introduces a major outcomes-based metric and expands rankings eligibility.

HAMLIN, W.Va. — Lincoln County High School Future Farmers of America students recently participated in making their annual batch of apple butter in preparation for the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival at Milton from Oct. 1-4.

A new school year has begun with plenty of promise. Students are returning to classrooms ready to learn, build on what they know, and move one step closer to a diploma that opens doors.

The Disney+ debut of “Toy Story 5” and a new album from Kenny Chesney are some of the new television shows, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at wvencyclopedia.org.

HUNTINGTON — Former prosecuting attorney and Cabell County Circuit Court judge Christopher D. Chiles died Saturday.

BARBOURSVILLE — Local residents and visitors alike enjoyed fall festivities during the annual Barboursville Fall Festival over the weekend.