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Optimum outage across WV caused by line being cut

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Optimum customers across West Virginia experienced a disruption in service the evening of Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The outage began around 5:05 p.m. According to Optimum Communications Manager Kirstin Carroll, the disruption was due to a third party cutting a line. “Some Optimum customers in West Virginia are experiencing a disruption […]

West Virginia · 11h

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U.S. Army veteran, killed in late October wreck in Buckhannon, provides the gift of life as organ donor

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A U.S. Army veteran killed in an Upshur County accident is being remembered this Veterans Day for giving the gift of life. Thomas “Shayne” Knight, of Jane Lew, died at 35 years old after suffering injuries in a Buckhannon car wreck in late October. His wife, Aislynn Posey, was also killed in the crash.

Buckhannon, WV · 12h

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This Massive West Virginia Flea Market Is Where Locals Find Treasures For Just A Few Dollars

Two warehouse-sized buildings packed with vendor booths sit just off a busy highway, and plenty of drivers almost miss them. That alone makes me curious. Inside, the mix runs from antiques and vintage Pyrex to purses, hunting gear, movies, and beef jerky. Outside, on good-weather days, sellers set up tables with fresh tomatoes, peaches, and cucumbers.

West Virginia · 1d

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Nearly $1M grant will help train more health care workers for rural West Virginia

BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Buckhannon health care group is getting nearly $1 million to help train more people for health care jobs in rural West Virginia. Community Care of West Virginia received $944,874 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. The group will share the money with 10 schools and programs. Each one gets $75,000.

Buckhannon, WV · 1d

Animal of Things

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Can You Keep a Stray Cat in West Virginia? What the Law Says

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Stray cat laws in West Virginia are spread across several parts of the state code and a patchwork of county and city rules, so there is no single “stray cat statute” to point to. That surprises many people who find a hungry cat on the porch and want to do the right thing. The short … This article, Can You Keep a Stray Cat in West Virginia? What the Law Says , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • 4 Popular Cat Breeds in Arkansas and What Makes Them Great Companions • Popular Cat Breeds in Alabama: 6 Favorites for Southern Homes • 19 Loudest Cat Breeds That Will Talk Your Ear Off

West Virginia · 2d

Hinton News

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Governor Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor and U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (The Hinton News) - Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering United States and West Virginia flags at the State Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities across West Virginia to be flown at half-staff from today through sunrise on Friday, November 13, 2026, in honor of former Governor and U.S. Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, who passed away Thursday evening at the age of 89. “West Virginia has lost a man who devoted much of his life to serving our state and its people,” said Governor Morrisey. “Jay Rockefeller's career in public service spanned nearly five decades, including two terms as governor and 30 years representing West Virginia in the United States Senate. His decades of service deserve our respect and gratitude, and his legacy will remain an important part of West Virginia's history. Denise and I extend our deepest condolences to Sharon, their children, and the entire Rockefeller family.” Rockefeller first came to West Virginia in 1964 as an anti-poverty volunteer in the Kanawha County community of Emmons. He was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1966 and Secretary of State in 1968 before serving as president of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Elected

West Virginia · 2d

The Money Overview

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Medicaid adults 19 to 64 in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month in income under 2027 work rules

Adults 19 to 64 who have Medicaid through expansion in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours a month of activity, or income of at least $580 a month, to keep coverage under work rules that start in 2027. Five of the six states start Jan. 1, while Michigan […] The post Medicaid adults 19 to 64 in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month in income under 2027 work rules appeared first on The Money Overview .

Kentucky · 22h

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$40 Million Dedicated To Business Site Prep

Site preparation is a key issue when it comes to attracting new businesses. So, the state is dedicating $40 million to getting locations ready. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the investment Tuesday to prepare industrial sites across West Virginia, accelerate private-sector investment, and attract good-paying jobs. He called the investment the largest competitive site development allocation in state history. It includes $25 million in loans for industrial shell buildings and $15 million in grants for traditional site readiness projects.

West Virginia · 1d

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7 Things West Virginians Do When the First Snow Hits the Hollow

Snow in the forecast means a bread and milk run, and West Virginians joke about it every time. If you live up a hollow road, the first snow comes with a whole routine. Here’s what West Virginians do when the first snow hits the hollow. 1. Checking WV511. Before...

West Virginia · 18h

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State lawmaker calls for immediate resignation of West Virginia auditor

CHARLESTON, W.V.a. (WCHS) — A state lawmaker who runs an organization that investigates waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars is calling for the immediate resignation of West Virginia State Auditor Mark Hunt. Hunt is accused of signing nine deeds for land for a friend, a former employee and...

West Virginia · 2d

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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 · 3d

WVNS

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West Virginia could see a potential raise on the tax for gas

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Drivers could potentially see a rise in gasoline taxes. As of 2026, West Virginia`s gas tax is 35.7 cents per gallon, but that is expected to rise next year, according to State Legislators. State Senator Brian Helton, said the tax is based on two fixed factors and one which […]

West Virginia · 9h

Main Street Dollars

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Homeowners 65 and older get an extra $60,000 off school taxable value in Texas, $20,000 in West Virginia, and up to $9,000 in North Dakota and $8,000 in Illinois

Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]

Texas · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

West Virginia · 2d

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We Ranked The Best Small Towns In West Virginia For A Winter Getaway And Here’s Who Made The Cut

One small mountain town here sits above 3,100 feet, and another treats visitors to spring water that stays around 74 degrees all winter long. I love that a single state can offer both a snowy ski hub and a warm soak. West Virginia gets serious about winter. One town on...

West Virginia · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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West Virginia is mailing early heating aid applications to adults 60 and older, due Nov. 25, with benefits up to $2,000 and income limits from $2,550 a month

West Virginia began mailing applications for its heating aid program on Nov. 2, and the state says adults 60 and older are among the households that get one. The state’s Department of Human Services must receive pre-LIEAP applications by Nov. 25, 2026. The maximum benefit is $2,000 per household. LIEAP is the Low Income Energy […]

West Virginia · 2d

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West Virginia county employees face proposed 24% health insurance hike

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 5,000 West Virginia local government health insurance policyholders could face a 24% premium increase next year, prompting warnings from county officials that rising costs could strain budgets and drive employees away from public service. The proposed increase would affect approximately 32% of local government policyholders...

West Virginia · 16h

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7 West Virginia Holiday Markets Worth Visiting Before The Christmas Shopping Rush Begins

One of the shopping spots on this list started life as a train depot, and now it sells Christmas ornaments instead of tickets. Another sits inside a market district that dates back to 1853. I love that kind of backstory. West Virginia holiday shopping gets more fun when the building...

West Virginia · 14h

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State Senator-elect Robb excited to make “change” in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Known for his three decades as South Charleston mayor, Richie Robb is preparing to make an impact at the state Capitol. A Democrat, Robb unseated Republican incumbent Anne Charnock in the unexpired 17th State Senate District race this November. Robb garnered 14,732 votes, good for 53 percent of the vote.

South Charleston, WV · 2d