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Jay Rockefeller remembered for bringing Toyota to W.Va., fueling state's economic growth

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Perhaps one of Sen. Jay Rockefeller's biggest economic accomplishments was bringing the Toyota manufacturing plant to Putnam County. Today, Toyota is one of the region's top employers and a major economic driver for Putnam County, the region and West Virginia. For more than 30 years, Toyota has operated in Putnam County, producing engines and transmissions.

Putnam County, WV · 3d
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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...

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Mason County gas line rupture contained

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with the latest information. MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A gas line rupture that forced Mason County residents to find a safe place on Saturday has been contained. Mason County Emergency Management told 13 News the rupture was reported in the area of Castro Road and Kapp Ridge around […]

Mason County, WV · 2d

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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 · 9h

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Libertarians look to 2028 after strong unaffiliated push in West Virginia in November General Election

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The surge in non-affiliated voter registrations and the performance of Libertarian candidates is encouraging for the state party leader. Between March of 2022 and March of this year, unaffiliated voters registered, having increased by more than 45,000. State Chairman for the Libertarian Party, Taylor Richmond, felt...

West Virginia · 1d

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St. Albans Veterans Parade brings community together ahead of Veterans Day

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) – Community members gathered in downtown St. Albans on Saturday to honor military veterans during the city’s annual Veterans Parade. The parade began at 11 a.m. on Nov. 7, with participants lining up near Park Street and Sixth Avenue before making their way through the city. Despite the chilly weather, families […]

St Albans, WV · 2d

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OPINION: The Quiet Giants in our midst right here

We live in a culture obsessed with distant icons. We look to national stages, viral videos and history textbooks to find our heroes, often operating under the assumption that true greatness belongs only to the past or to faraway zip codes. In doing so, we fail to recognize the immense, transformative power of the giants walking right beside us.

Charleston, WV · 2d

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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 · 10h

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State School Building Authority hearing from 34 county school superintendents this week; to distribute $61 million

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education leaders from all around West Virginia are stopping by the state School Building Authority’s office in the Capital City early this week. Superintendents from 34 counties are making their pitches to the SBA to receive some of the $61 million that will be distributed this year. Seventeen education officials presented before the SBA board on Monday, with 17 more to follow on Tuesday.

West Virginia · 6h

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Marcum easily outdistances Sexton; Brown retains his commission seat

When the 2027 West Virginia Legislature convenes in February, the first newly elected delegate representing the 34th Delegate District — a district that encompasses two-thirds of Mingo County and part of McDowell County — will be assuming that office since Mark Dean in 2016. Dean, who in total...

Mingo County, WV · 3d

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Automatic legislative stay invoked in W.Va. school aid formula lawsuit

CHARLESTON – With legislative interim meetings expected to take up the topic of reforming West Virginia’s complicated and dated school aid formula next week and during next year’s regular session, lawmakers have invoked an automatic stay of a recent lawsuit with state education officials also seeking a delay.

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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 · 1d

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Christina Siders found incompetent to face trial

VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – The grandmother of 16 children rescued from a Vinton County home has been deemed not competent to stand trial following a mental evaluation. According to the court, Christina Siders is not competent to stand trial; however, the court is in disagreement over whether or not she could be returned to […]

Vinton County, OH · 4h

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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 · 22h

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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 · 21h

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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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Mason County Courthouse News: Nov. 1–7, 2026

John Paul Casey and Donna Lee Casey → John C. Casey. Clendenin District; all interest in two parcels. Steven Garrett Miller and Sarah Elisabeth Miller → Steven Garrett Miller. Waggener District; all interest in 12¾ acres. James Leonard Matheny and Robert W. Matheny → Larry Joe Whittington...

Mason, WV · 1d

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McArthur Breaks Ground Monday on Visitor Center and Ohio Law Enforcement Museum

McArthur will break ground Monday on a building meant to do two jobs at once: welcome visitors to Vinton County and honor Ohio’s law enforcement officers. The groundbreaking for the new Vinton County Visitor’s Center and Ohio Law Enforcement Museum is set for Monday, November 9, at 11 a.m. at 106 S. Market Street in […]

Vinton County, OH · 1d

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Athens County Elects Brown Commissioner as Health Levy Falls by 213 Votes

ATHENS, Ohio — Athens County voters elected a new county commissioner and rejected eight levies, including a countywide levy for the Athens City-County Health Department, in the November 3 general election, according to unofficial results from the Athens County Board of Elections published by the Athens County Independent. Democrat Autumn Brown defeated Republican Sarah Smith […]

Athens County, OH · 13h

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Second data center proposed in Waterford Township

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A second data center project is being considered in Waterford Township, according to a letter Washington County Commissioner Charlie Schilling read at Thursday’s Washington County Commission meeting. The letter from developer Continuum Partners describes a proposed data center called “Project Crystal.” The data center would...

Washington County, OH · 3d