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Changes will be coming to Medicaid at the start of 2027

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some changes may be coming to eligibility requirements for Medicaid. The change will require recipients ages 19-64 to show at least 80 hours of community engagement each month. These engagements can be things like working, studying in...

Beckley, WV · 7d
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Raleigh County to close two schools this spring

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Action by the Raleigh County board of education will result in the closure of two elementary schools at the end of the current academic year. The Board voted Tuesday 4-1 co close Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School. Board member Marsha Smith cast the lone dissenting vote on both closures.

Raleigh County, WV · 23h
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McDowell County Public Records: October 7 through November 9

In 1950, the Black residents of McDowell accounted for nearly 25% of the county’s population, and made up over 35% of all coal miners in the region. Today, less than 5% of the nation’s coal miners are Black, and McDowell County’s Black population has fallen to just 11.3%.

Mcdowell County, WV · 2d
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Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests

Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance. The projects will receive approximately $36 million from the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, established under legislation signed into...

Prince, WV · 1d
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Wonderland of Trees brings Christmas cheer to Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The holidays are on the horizon and with them comes fun attractions to show off that festive spirit. One of those events is the annual Wonderland of Trees. The event sees businesses and offices from across West Virginia putting their tree decorating skills to the test each year. Some trees are […]

Raleigh County, WV · 21h

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Daniels man’s tattoo of Jesus, other purchases lead to many felony charges

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Raleigh County man is facing a multitude of charges, including felony uttering and forgery for alleged bounced checks to pay for a tattoo of Jesus Christ on his forearm. Allen Bryan Sturgill Jr., 18, of Daniels has been charged with 12 counts forgery, 12...

Daniels, WV · 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

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Greenbrier County Courthouse News: Nov. 4–10, 2026

Shane Timothy Conners → Elizabeth Cannon Robinson. Christopher Lee Morgan → Grace Erin Hunter-Cannon. Danny Waymouth Dalton Sr. Cheryl L. McCoy, also known as Cheryl L. Edwards → Kyle A. Lewis. Fort Spring District; 0.20-acre Lot 38. Brent Jackson and Andrea Ramezan-Jackson → Brent Jackson and Andrea...

Greenbrier County, WV · 1d

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Beckley’s Veterans Day Parade set to return for another year

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The City of Beckley, in partnership with the American Legion Post 32 and Visit Southern West Virginia, is honoring veterans with a special tradition. These organizations will host the annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026. Floats and vehicles will line up at Park middle School at 9:00 in […]

Beckley, WV · 2d

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Thanksgiving holiday meals and to-go options available at Tamarack Marketplace

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Tamarack Marketplace is offering Thanksgiving TO GO again this year. According to a press release from the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, Tamarack Marketplace is offering classic Thanksgiving favorites with an Appalachian touch. The release included that Thanksgiving meals are ready to serve and feed approximately ten to 12 […]

Raleigh County, WV · 21h

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Small Community, Big Accomplishments: Barren Springs Ruritan Club Earns Five Gold Awards

BARREN SPRINGS, VA — What began as a vision to bring neighbors together and make a difference has grown into an award-winning community service organization. The Barren Springs Community Ruritan Club proudly celebrated a remarkable achievement on November 7, 2026, when it received five Gold Honor Awards from Ruritan National during the New River District Convention held in White Gate, Virginia.

Barren Springs, VA · 13h

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Oak Hill has successfully sold the former BB&T bank building

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – After four years and $350,000 in lost money, the city of Oak Hill has successfully sold the former BB&T bank building on Main Street. The announcement was made at Oak Hill’s council meeting last night. The building had been purchased by an almost...

Oak Hill, WV · 1d

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Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol coming to West Virginia

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Christmas will be here before you know it, and one of the more popular Christmas-themed stories is The Christmas Carol. What do you get if that same story incorporated Dolly Parton? You would get the Dolly Parton Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, which starts touring the country this week. This musical adaptation […]

Beckley, WV · 2d

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

Deborah Darlene Spencer and Dwayne Joseph Spencer → McDowell County Commission. Browns Creek District; Lot 31, Eckman. Deed dated Sept. 1, 2026. Fred Chaffins and Judy Chaffins → McDowell County Commission. Browns Creek District; Lot 3, Parcel 4, and Lot 5, Parcel 4, Marytown. Deed dated Nov. 2,...

Mcdowell County, WV · 3d

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Historic Thurmond demolitions set to begin this month

THURMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Park Service is preparing to begin demolition work on more than a dozen historic structures in and around Thurmond. Equipment is expected to begin moving into the historic railroad town November 15, with demolition and restoration work continuing through March 2027. Work is being conducted during the winter months […]

Thurmond, WV · 2d

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Longest-running Veterans Day Parade in the country returns to Welch

WELCH, WV (WVNS) – Many take time to participate in Veteran’s Day parades each year to honor those who have served. But this tradition holds a particularly special place in the hearts of local residents in McDowell County. Each year participants have marched through downtown Welch in what is said to be the oldest and […]

Welch, WV · 14h

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Oak Hill seeking residents to fill Recreation Committee vacancies

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Oak Hill is seeking residents interested in serving on the city’s Recreation Committee. According to city officials, there are currently vacancies on the committee, and Oak Hill City Council is inviting interested residents to submit letters of interest for consideration. Applicants must be residents of Oak Hill […]

Oak Hill, WV · 21h

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Fright Nights WV to host Fright Before Christmas

DANIELS, WV (WVNS)- Fright Nights West Virginia is known for bringing holiday scares to southern part of the state and the are continuing to do that this holiday season. Fright Before Christmas will be on Saturday, December 12, 2026 starting at 5 p.m. then again on December 19. The event is located at 101 Mountain […]

Daniels, WV · 2d

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It’s Gnome-vember in Fayetteville!

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Gnomes have been spotted in Fayette County! But there is no need to worry, these magical creatures are just a part of a townwide scavenger hunt in Fayetteville. Throughout the entire month of November, the staff of Visit Fayetteville is challenging residents to find twelve gnomes throughout the area. But it […]

Fayetteville, WV · 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 · 3d