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End of an era as Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley reflects on 30 years in office

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — It's the end of an era in Mason County where a commissioner who has been a pillar of the community for three decades was defeated for the first time ever. It was an emotional moment as Rick Handley was unseated by his close friend...

Mason County, WV · 14h

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West Virginia Auditor raises eyebrows after signing tax deeds for a friend

Two state lawmakers are raising questions after the state auditor appears to have stepped in to fix a deed issue for a friend. The West Virginia state auditor is the state’s bookkeeper and responsible for rooting out fraud, waste and graft within both state and local governments. And in recent years, the auditor has been placed in charge of handling the sale of properties with delinquent taxes.

West Virginia · 2d

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Kanawha County Commission declares general election results

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Kanawha County Commission on Monday confirmed the results of Decision 2026 voting. The commission completed voter canvassing late Monday afternoon. It took about 3-1/2 hours for the commission to canvass the provisional and absentee ballots, and another four hours to complete the required 5 percent hand count.

Kanawha County, WV · 1d

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Huntington mayor delivers report to City Council

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell was at Monday night’s City Council meeting to deliver his report. Farrell said homelessness is one of the primary issues currently facing the city and expressed his support for Resolution 115, which would pass later in the meeting. “We have a very real problem, and that problem […]

Huntington, WV · 1d

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West Virginia towns push back against air permits for chemical firm

Kanawha County residents are pushing back against a West Virginia industrial chemical company seeking state regulators' approval for two air permit requests. Ryan Kirkpatrick, climate and utility organizer for the West Virginia Citizen Action Group, said the company is asking the state to modify its existing permits to loosen emissions regulations at its facility in Dunbar-Institute, outside of Charleston. Union Carbide claimed the modified permits will not increase chemical emissions but residents disagree. "They're saying, 'Hey, we're not producing as much as we possibly could, so I feel like you guys should be a little bit less stringent on the regulations, the monitoring,'" Kirkpatrick asserted. Kirkpatrick explained residents are concerned about the effects of increased ethylene oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Environmental groups, including Mom’s Clean Air Force , argued the changes would increase health risks for households, particularly children sensitive to air pollution. Kirkpatrick noted Dunbar-Institute, a historically Black community, has dealt with generations of higher exposure to pollutants and higher-than-average rates of cancer and illness. "Every house has someone who's either passed away with breast or lung cancer or testicular cancer. Those are like really, really common," Kirkpatrick observed. An activist told West Virginia regulators at a public

Kanawha County, WV · 2d

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W.Va. delegate to propose ban on direct educator-student texts after teacher cases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia lawmaker said he plans to introduce legislation restricting direct communications between educators and students after two cases involving teachers drew attention to the issue. Former Del. Elliott Pritt, a Fayette County teacher, faces federal charges after prosecutors alleged that online communications with...

West Virginia · 1d

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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...

Boone County, WV · 2d

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W.Va. Department of Education briefs lawmakers on proposal for new school funding formula

CHARLESTON – With student enrollment expected to continue trending downward while the estimate cost of educating rural students and those with special needs expected to rise, education officials in West Virginia walked lawmakers through a draft proposal to reform the formula before the courts mandate changes. The Joint Standing...

West Virginia · 1d

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Red Cross helping Wayne County family displaced by morning fire

WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – A family was displaced after a Monday morning fire in Wayne County. According to a Wayne County 911 spokesperson, the call came in just after 8:30 a.m. for a house fire in the 1100 block of Spring Valley Drive near Westmoreland. Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Robby Robson said […]

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West Virginia receives millions to fund diabetes prevention

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The ongoing fight against obesity and diabetes was at the forefront in Huntington. Governor Patrick Morrisey was at Marshall University on Tuesday to announce new funding to combat diabetes in West Virginia. Nearly 10 million dollars is headed to the Marshall University research corporation. The money is set to be […]

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Huntington Council approves HOME-ARP funds for new supportive housing units

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Huntington City Council passed a resolution, 2026-R-115, on Monday, authorizing the use of more than $600,000 in HOME-ARP funding. The funding is set to create 14 new housing units for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The project will provide housing along with case management and full support services. An […]

Huntington, WV · 1d

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Bonnie’s Buses to Offer Mammograms in Glenville and Pennsboro

Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Gilmer, Kanawha, Pleasants, and Ritchie counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Buses will be at:. Gilmer County Health Department in Glenville from 8 a.m....

Glenville, WV · 12h

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On Veterans Day, We Remember the Contributions of WV’s Tuskegee Airman George “Spanky” Roberts

George “Spanky” Roberts was the first Black military pilot from West Virginia and a member of the famous Tuskegee Airmen in World War II. Born in London, Kanawha County, he graduated from Dunbar High School and West Virginia State College (now University). Roberts earned his pilot’s license through...

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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.

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West Virginia prepares for Veterans Day celebrations all across the state

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Communities all across the Mountain State will come together Wednesday to recognize those who have served the country. There are Veterans Day ceremonies throughout West Virginia, including in Kanawha County at sunrise. The city of Nitro will host an event at the Nitro Veterans Memorial at 7:30 a.m., its second ceremony in a 24-hour span. Flags at the memorial were lowered at sunset Tuesday night.

Nitro, WV · 16h

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20 indicted by Washington County grand jury

20 people were indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week, primarily on charges relating to drugs. * Tyrone M. N'Carrius Woodward, 21, 1701 Augusta Circle, SE, Apartment A, Wilson, N.C.: aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony; aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony; tampering with drugs, a third-degree felony, from January.

Washington County, OH · 2d

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Weekender Briefs: Veteran's Day, live music, 5k run

The Office of Health Promotion is hosting a Sex in the Dark event designed for students to submit anonymous questions to a panel of experts, who will provide honest answers in a judgment-free environment. The event is held in the Baker Theater in Baker University Center, located at 1 Park Place from 7-8:30 p.m.

Athens, OH · 1d

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Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Gets 00,000 for Essential Home Repairs

Homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties who have been putting off a failing furnace, a leaking roof or a bathroom they can no longer safely use are in line for help. Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will receive $300,000 from the Ohio Department of Development for essential home repairs and accessibility modifications, State Representative […]

Hocking County, OH · 2d

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This Hocking Hills Town Is A Surprisingly Affordable Retirement Destination

Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Logan is a small city that retirees are quietly discovering as one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest. With a population of just over 7,000 people, this charming Hocking County seat sits along the Hocking River and offers a peaceful, small-town lifestyle without the big-city price tag.

Logan, OH · 6d

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These mysterious rock carvings in Ohio could be a thousand years old

Ohio's history stretches back centuries, and some of it is carved into the sandstone of southern Ohio. But exactly how old those carvings are remains a mystery to this day. The Leo Petroglyphs are a series of ancient rock carvings in southern Ohio that were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture, according to the Ohio History Connection . Their exact age, however, is unknown. Here's what to know about the centuries-old carvings and what historians know about their origins. Language: This food is the word Ohioans struggle to pronounce most The exact age of Ohio's Leo Petroglyphs remains a mystery The exact age of the petroglyphs isn't known. Based on the weathering of the sandstone, the Ohio History Connection says that the carvings are probably no more than 1,000 years old and were likely created by people of the Fort Ancient culture. The site contains 37 petroglyphs, or figures carved into a sandstone outcrop, depicting humans, birds, human and animal footprints, a fish, a snake and other figures. A shelter house covers the sandstone slab containing the carvings, protecting the rock art from the elements. Where are the Leo Petroglyphs in Ohio? Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve

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