State Fair of West Virginia opens Friday Web Staff August 7, 2013 1 min read The State Fair of West Virginia is getting ready for its 89th year. WFIR’s Bob Clark reports the fair opens Friday for a nine-day run: State Fair website About the Author Web Staff Contributor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Global company investing millions in Roanoke CountyNext: Updated: Have you seen this girl? Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025