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Charleston Housing Fair connects residents with homeownership assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Housing organizations and real estate professionals gathered in Charleston on Saturday to help residents navigate rising housing costs and learn about homeownership assistance programs. The third annual Charleston Housing Fair connected residents with lenders, realtors and community organizations offering down payment assistance, housing counseling and...

Charleston, WV · 2d
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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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City officials open applications for 2026 Charleston Christmas Parade

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — City officials are now fielding applications for the 2026 Charleston Christmas Parade. A news release from the city said this year’s theme will be Country Christmas, encouraging participants to bring rustic holiday charm to the event. The release said applications from groups and businesses...

Charleston, WV · 20h
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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 · 1d
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Chicken Salad Chick closer to opening South Charleston location

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new place to grab a bite in South Charleston is getting closer to opening. Chicken Salad Chick is now hiring. The new location is building its opening team. Late last week, they got the sign on their building in the Park Place Plaza. Opening...

South Charleston, WV · 17h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 17h

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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 · 1d

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Step by Step to become Boys & Girls Clubs of Central West Virginia

CHARLESTON A nonprofit organization serving children and families in southern West Virginia is preparing for a new identity as it moves toward joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Step by Step, Incorporated has announced plans to become a chartered member of the national organization and transition to a...

Logan County, WV · 2d

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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 · 16h

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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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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 · 18h

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Public Service Commission Chairman Lane’s column: Sewer line settlement involves Mount Olive Complex

We have hope at the Public Service Commission that we will soon see some relief for a major environmental sore that has involved the state’s maximum-security prison. Mount Olive Correctional Complex is served by a sewer system which lost two miles of sewer infrastructure in flooding that affected Cannelton Hollow in Fayette County. These lines are owned and operated by Kanawha Falls Public Service District.

Fayette County, WV · 2d

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Nothing Bundt Cakes opens at Park Place

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new Nothing Bundt Cakes location opened its doors in South Charleston. The new location opened Monday. Flavors vary by location, so customers can expect a surprise selection. Director of store operations Courtney Carr said she’s thrilled to see all the support the store is...

South Charleston, WV · 17h

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Caring for the Caregiver Conference offers support for those who support others

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Caregivers often spend so much time looking after others that their own needs can be pushed aside. A local conference is giving caregivers a chance to connect, find resources and focus on their own well-being. Bonnie Dunn came on ARC Appalachia to talk about...

Charleston, WV · 1d

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University of Charleston launching criminal justice leadership training program with $1.92M federal grant

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston is off and running with a $1.92 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to create a free leadership training program for criminal justice professionals in West Virginia. The Corrections Leadership Certificate Program, which includes five online courses, offers 15 college...

Charleston, WV · 1d

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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 · 12h

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West Virginia State Earn Senior Day Win Over Frostburg State

NSTITUTE – The West Virginia State University football team capped senior day with a 55-37 victory over visiting Frostburg State University on Saturday afternoon at Lakin-Ray Field at Dickerson Stadium. WVSU extends its active winning streak to four games heading into next week’s regular-season finale. Joe Dailey completed...

Institute, WV · 2d

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Festival crowds watch Blenko glassblowers shape molten sand into art in South Charleston

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — On Saturday at the Maple Syrup Festival in South Charleston, Blenko Glass showed people the lost West Virginian art of glass blowing. "At one time, West Virginia was the glass mecca," senior glassblowing apprentice Jim Adkins said. "We had close to 470 glass factories in the state, today we have three. So we're just out here trying to get everybody in touch with their glass roots. I guarantee if you walk through here somebody's mom, dad, uncle, cousins worked glass somewhere before."

South Charleston, WV · 2d

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Former state lawmaker hoping for economic development beyond data centers in Boone County

DANVILLE, W.Va. — Former state Senator Ron Stollings has many questions about a proposed data center in Boone County. The data center is planned on the old Hobet Mine property located near Danville. A piece in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, published over the weekend, revealed that the state approved certification for Texas-based LM Core Energy Services without allowing public comment on the matter.

Boone County, WV · 17h