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FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Appalachian Power Company (APCo) will be upgrading existing electrical infrastructure that may cause traffic delays in Fayette County. According to a press release from APCo, the work is scheduled to occur on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 12:00 p.m., as long as weather permits. […]
Suzetta Blake, Donna Bowers, Gary Church, Timothy Church and Gregory Church → Kevin L. Bowers and Donna G. Bowers. Lot 7, Hedrick Carter Addition, Town of Corinne. Pamela Lynn Hawkins → Pamela Lynn Hawkins and Rachael Hawkins Church. 0.10 acre on the waters of Rockcastle Creek. Lyme Mountaineer...
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former Kanawha County magistrate has died, officials announced Monday. Ward Harshbarger III passed away at his home overnight, according to a statement from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Harshbarger was first elected as magistrate in 1980 and was re-elected multiple times.
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) This Wednesday morning, Senator Jim Justice and his beloved Babydog came to the Canyon Rim Visitor Center to swear in Babydog Justice as an official “Bark Ranger” of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Eric LaPrice, Acting Superintendent of the New River...
Renters’ winter rights: legal aid offers cold-weather advice
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MAXWELTON, W.Va. – One month ago, RealWV announced a candidate forum for county offices and legislative races. It will make the fourth such event we’ve hosted since we launched in 2023. We always draw a diverse crowd and prioritize respectful dialogue. As an independent, nonprofit news organization, our...
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Now that Bridge Day 2026 is in the books, let’s take a look at all the numbers from this year. Tim Naylor, the executive assistant of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, stated that this year saw 386 base jumps. This is about half of normal, but some jumpers decided not to jump due to the high winds this past Saturday.
Clyde Hershell Howard Jr. White Sulphur District; 0.60 acre. Meadow Bluff District; Lots 97 and 98. Jeffrey L. Hamrick → Lloyd Hamrick and Dic ie Hamrick. Meadow Bluff District; Lots 119–122. Danny Sims and Christi Sims → Michael Jones. Meadow Bluff District; 75-by-200-foot parcel. Jacob Austin Scott...
Beckley, WV (WOAY) Raleigh County is treating first responders to a free lunch in honor of their service to the community. Lilly’s Hog Wild Barbeque and the Raleigh County Veterans and First Responders Museum are sponsoring the appreciation event this Friday, October 23. All first responders are invited to...
The speakers still hook right onto your car window, just like they did when your grandparents were dating. Yes, the old-school metal kind, at a drive-in that has reportedly been running for around 70 years. This little screen in southern West Virginia still shows two movies for a single admission....
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Wyoming County Schools is mourning the death of Clacey Lambert, a longtime instructor at the county’s Career and Technical Center. The Wyoming County Board of Education announced Lambert’s passing in a statement, remembering him for his dedication to students and the lasting impact he made on those around him. “Clacey […]
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Fayette County lawmakers and residents honored the nation’s service members through the ceremonial relighting of the veterans memorial flame. The flame had gone years completely inactive due to a technical issue. Fayette County Commissioner Chuck Miller explained that relighting the flame had been a top priority for him ever since he […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia schools statewide report 8,720 fewer students this school year – a 3.5% drop in an education system that bases funding on school population. Kanawha County, with the state's biggest school system, certainly did not dodge the bullet. It saw a 4.2% drop...
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The Friends of the Greenbrier County Public Library invite the community to celebrate a beloved local tradition at the 43rd Annual Salad Luncheon Fundraiser on Thursday, November 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lewisburg United Methodist Church. The annual event brings friends and neighbors together to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch while supporting the library’s programs, services, and resources.
Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Mingo and Wyoming County communities are receiving $8.7 million in local, state, and federal investments for water extensions. The extensions will improve service for over 450 people in Justice and Hanover. It’ll also connect Huff Consolidated School and the R.D. Bailey Lake facility to...
BECKLEY, W.Va. – The Raleigh County Board of Education will hold additional public hearings later this month regarding a proposal to close Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and redistribute students among three existing elementary schools. According to the board’s meeting notice, a special meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026,...
CHARLESTON, W.Va – FEMA and the federal Small Business Administration have boots on the ground in West Virginia to help residents recover from this summer’s flooding. A Federal Disaster Declaration is in place for Kanawha, Harrison, and Fayette counties, and FEMA has Disaster Recovery Centers in place in all three counties.
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Fayette County’s former emergency management director has sued the Fayette County Commission, alleging officials diminished his authority while he was on medical leave, denied accommodations that would have allowed him to return to work while undergoing dialysis, and ultimately fired him. Kevin Burrell Walker filed the lawsuit October 15 in Fayette […]