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Two counties managed to land two schools apiece in this top 10. One county sits in the Eastern Panhandle. The other sits between Charleston and Huntington, and it pulled off the same trick. I love a pattern like that, because it hints at something bigger than one great principal or...
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 opens reservations for 2027 glamping season at 4 state parks
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 .
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...
NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – Two elementary schools will close in Nicholas County at the end of this school year. The decision to close Zela and Birch River was made at a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Dwindling enrollment and subsequent funding drops are behind the decisions. Students from those two schools will go to the new Summersville […]
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 (LOOTPRESS) – Optimum is notifying customers across West Virginia that they will receive a credit on an upcoming bill following widespread internet and phone outages that affected thousands of residential and business customers Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The company sent messages to customers throughout the day Thursday, November 12, apologizing for the disruption […]
Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Nov. 15, 2010: The landmark Aracoma Hotel in Logan was damaged by fire. It was demolished later that year. Nov. 16, 1734: Samuel...
JANE LEW, W.Va (WDTV) - A Lewis County family that lost its home in the July 21 floods is receiving a new home built by Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders. Letitia and Billy Lowther have lived in a camper on a muddy lot with their 16-year-old daughter and two dogs in the months since the flood.
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...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A veteran living in West Virginia is getting a helping hand as she works toward her next chapter. Wintre Ward, an Ohio Army National Guard veteran, received the keys to a Chevy Malibu on Tuesday as part of the Progressive Keys to Progress program. Ward, an Ohio native, said she has […]
More information about funding availability, application guidelines and eligibility will be provided by the West Virginia Office of Energy in the future. Those interested can visit the Office of Energy website.
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner is calling for the state’s two major political parties to use the same rules for primary elections. In May, the Republican primary was closed to unaffiliated voters, while the other major party’s primary remained open to them. Warner’s office said it was the first time in decades the parties had different rules.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a historic $40 million investment to prepare industrial sites across West Virginia, accelerate private-sector investment, and attract good-paying jobs. The largest competitive site development allocation in state history includes $25 million in loans for industrial shell buildings and $15 million in grants for traditional site readiness projects. “When […] The post Governor Morrisey Announces Historic $40 Million Investment in Industrial Site Readiness appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- Renters in three counties in the Mountain State could be able to get grants from FEMA to help with recovery following storms and flooding that occurred in August. According to a press release, renters with damage from flooding and storms from August 14, 2026 to August...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...
Charleston, Huntington and Beckley drivers should know why even salted highways can become dangerously icy.
Roane County, W.Va. (WTAP) - There will be delays on Roane County Route 54, Vineyard Road, beginning 0.351 miles north of the intersection of Roane County Route 23/2, Lewis Station, for a paving project. The delay is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, and Tuesday, Nov. 17. 2026, between the...
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that Appalachian Power plans to invest $17 billion in new natural gas-fired electricity generation in West Virginia, along with an additional $7.5 billion commitment to upgrade existing coal-fired power plants. The $17 billion investment will add 3 gigawatts of natural gas-fired electricity generation, with all new […]