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Boone County Courthouse News: Nov. 2–8, 2026

Patricia Fleming → Michael Shaun Hall and Jake Samson Ramey. Washington District; 2.84 acres in the northeast part of Tract 1 and 2.85 acres in the southwest part of Tract 1, containing 3.12 acres. Kevin Perdue and Anita Perdue → Joshua Stowers and Samantha Stowers. Peytona District; 0.188...

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West Virginia Quietly Certifies Massive Boone County AI Data Center

West Virginia's Department of Commerce certified a sprawling artificial-intelligence data center on a former surface mine north of Danville in Boone County without telling the public it had happened. The project, called Project Country Roads, is proposed by Houston-based LM Core Energy Services Inc. and could eventually draw up to 10 gigawatts, with the petition covering roughly 3,557 acres and broader planning documents referencing proposals of up to 8,000 acres, according to the seed reporting that first surfaced the certification.

Boone County, WV · 2d

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Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying copper theft suspects

Elkview, WV (WOAY) The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two people accused of stealing copper and damaging property in Elkview. Deputies say the two men arrived in a pickup truck at a field behind 5121 Elk River Road North around 8:52 pm on October 25.

Kanawha County, WV · 20h

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Two flown after Cabin Creek side-by-side accident

CABIN CREEK, W.Va. (WOWK) — Two people were rescued and transported after a side-by-side accident in the Ohley area of Cabin Creek on Monday. The East Bank Fire Department said in a Facebook post that two patients were found over the hillside on the mountain. The patients were rescued with a rope rescue system and […]

Cabin Creek, WV · 1d

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Former state lawmaker hoping for economic development beyond data centers in Boone County

DANVILLE, W.Va. — Former state Senator Ron Stollings has many questions about a proposed data center in Boone County. The data center is planned on the old Hobet Mine property located near Danville. A piece in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, published over the weekend, revealed that the state approved certification for Texas-based LM Core Energy Services without allowing public comment on the matter.

Boone County, WV · 1d

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Police investigate accidental shooting incident that hospitalized female in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 9:27 p.m., 11/10/26. An accidental shooting that hospitalized a female Tuesday evening in Charleston is under investigation, police said. The shooting occurred about 7:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Central Avenue, according to a news release from the Charleston Police Department. The...

Charleston, WV · 9h

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Boone County Schools thrilled to “reduce barriers” with inclusion into Marshall’s Direct Admit program

FOSTER, W.Va. — Boone County high school students now have a streamlined pathway into Marshall University. Marshall’s Direct Admit program is growing to accept students at Van, Scott, and Sherman high schools, as well as the Boone Career Technical Center. Designed by Marshall University President Brad Smith, the program provides a clear path for high school students who meet certain academic criteria to become automatically admitted to the school.

Boone County, WV · 2d

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Person fatally struck by train in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Officials said a person was fatally struck by a train in Charleston on Monday evening. According to Metro 911, the incident was reported around 5:50 p.m., with Charleston Police confirming it happened around the 5700 block of Chesterfield Avenue behind the Kanawha Mall. Members of the Charleston Police and Fire Departments […]

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Charleston Bicycle Center announces closure after 38 years of operation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A locally-owned business in Charleston has announced plans to close its doors after nearly four decades of operation. The Charleston Bicycle Center will close on Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to a social media post from the business. The post said no new orders for service...

Charleston, WV · 16h

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Longtime West Virginia Capitol ‘Momma’ being remembered

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A woman who was once called “the soul of the Capitol” is being remembered by many. Known to many as “Mama Jo,” JoAnn Calhoun was 92 years old when she passed. She began her career in state government in 1969, and retired in 2005. During that time, she worked for four […]

Charleston, WV · 2d

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Weekend snow could bring first taste of winter

(WOWK) — November snows aren’t unusual, as Charleston, West Virginia, sees about one and a half inches of snow on average. But it usually is our first taste of winter that could catch some off guard. However, this weekend’s snow event looks to be more a problem of cold air than a snowy ground. The […]

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WSAZ+ | Latest on deadly incident involving train & more headlines

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Taylor Eaton is in the WSAZ+ studio with headlines of the night. They include the latest about a deadly incident involving a person struck by a train tonight in Charleston. See above for more.

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South Charleston, WV · 1d

New businesses opening at Park Place

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - City leaders in South Charleston call it a game changer. Park Place is bringing in new businesses -- providing residents with more options for restaurants and retail. Nothing Bundt Cakes opened up in the development on Monday morning. People in South Charleston can also look...

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Winners announced from DeadHead Film Fest in St. Albans

PARALYSIS – MOST TERRIFYING. AN ASPIRING YOUNG MODEL VISITS A FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHER’S CABIN AND.

St Albans, WV · 2d

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West Virginia Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Charleston-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

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Lanes back open after I-64 crash near Nitro

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with the latest information. NITRO, W.Va. (WOWK) — The lanes on I-64 West are back open after a brief shutdown due to a vehicle overturning near Nitro Sunday evening. According to Metro 911, the crash was reported by mile marker 46 around 3:55 p.m. Nitro Police said it as […]

Nitro, WV · 2d

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One person taken to hospital after crash on I-77 south

CHESAPEAKE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Kanawha County 911 says one person was taken to the hospital following a single vehicle crash on I-77 south near mile marker 87. The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. on November 8. The cause of the crash and the extend of the injuries are unknown. The West Virginia State Police, Kanawha County Ambulance, and Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department all responded to the crash.

Chesapeake, WV · 2d

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Madison United Methodist Church Spaghetti Dinner

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A spaghetti dinner with proceeds going toward a good cause. Robert and Whitney from the Madison United Methodist Church are here to tell us about the spaghetti dinner benefitting Hunter Dolin.

Madison, WV · 1d

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City officials open applications for 2026 Charleston Christmas Parade

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — City officials are now fielding applications for the 2026 Charleston Christmas Parade. A news release from the city said this year’s theme will be Country Christmas, encouraging participants to bring rustic holiday charm to the event. The release said applications from groups and businesses...

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