1. On July 30, 1863, Confederate forces under General John McCausland attacked the town of Moorefield in Hardy County. Union forces, led by General William W. Averell, were able to repel the attack.

2. On July 30, 1885, the West Virginia State Bar was organized in Clarksburg. The State Bar serves as the professional organization for lawyers in the state and works to improve the administration of justice.

3. On July 30, 1899, the railroad station in Marlinton was destroyed by fire. The station was an important hub for the region, and the fire caused significant damage to the town's economy.

4. On July 30, 1931, the West Virginia State Police Academy was opened in Logan County. The academy is responsible for training state troopers who serve in various capacities throughout the state.

5. On July 30, 2015, a coal slurry spill occurred in Boone County. The spill, which was caused by a break in a pipeline, released millions of gallons of coal slurry into a local stream. The spill affected water supplies for thousands of residents and caused widespread environmental damage.