W. Va. Code § 58-3-5

If the appeal be allowed, it shall be docketed and the order of allowance shall specify what bond, if any, is required before such appeal shall take effect, and the petition and record mentioned in the preceding section shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court. A copy of the order of allowance shall be served upon the opposite party, and upon proper return of such service and the execution of the required bond, the appeal shall be proceeded with in the circuit court. The petition shall be heard and determined and the appeal shall be decided upon the original record of the proceeding as defined in the preceding section.