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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 […]
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It was another cold start to the morning around the region, but dry air is still dominant, and that will allow temperatures to rebound quickly this afternoon. By the end of the day, we’ll see highs in the mid-60s with plenty of sunshine.
KIMBALL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A historic lodging property in McDowell County is preparing to welcome visitors again following a year-long renovation project. The Big Four Lodge, located at 25925 Coal Heritage Road in Kimball, will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Owners Sam and Barbara Baker, who operate […]
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Oak Hill Middle School celebrated Veterans Day a bit early. The staff and students honored Veterans with a special presentation on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The presentation included a rendition of the National Anthem played by the school band. The program brought recognition to...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Public Service Commission has accepted a proposed timeline outlining steps toward a potential acquisition of Black Diamond Power Company by Appalachian Power Company. In an order issued November 6, the commission approved a schedule submitted by Appalachian Power that establishes target dates for...
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - City leaders in South Charleston call it a game changer. Park Place is bringing in new businesses -- providing residents with more options for restaurants and retail. Nothing Bundt Cakes opened up in the development on Monday morning. People in South Charleston can also look...
Del. Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette (Photo by Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislative Photography) Former Fayette County Del. Elliott Pritt is scheduled to plead guilty next week. Pritt is scheduled to enter a guilty plea in the U.S. District Court of Southern West Virginia on Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. in Charleston. Pritt,...
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) Veterans and their families will have an opportunity to connect with local support services at a Veterans Day outreach event in Oak Hill. The veterans support outreach event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene on East Main Street.
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.
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Oak Hill Middle School celebrated Veterans Day a bit early. The staff and students honored Veterans with a special presentation on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The presentation included a rendition of the National Anthem played by the school band. The program brought recognition to active and retired service members. School […]
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...
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Board of Education voted Tuesday evening, November 10, to close two elementary schools at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year. Board members approved the closures of Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School in separate 4-1 votes. Board President Rick Snuffer and members Larry Ford, Dr. […]
Albert Rodebaugh won the N.C. State Fair giant pumpkin title at 2,123 pounds, and a Blacksburg couple's 1,861.8-pound pumpkin set a Virginia record.
Plateau District; 4.28-acre surface tract on Meadow Fork School Road. Plateau District; Lot 5, Section 2, Edgewood Hills, containing approximately 0.22 acre. Cindy K. Hannah and Justin Wood → Susan Hofstetter. Oak Hill; Lots 19 and 20 on Highland Avenue and Rosemont Avenue, and part of Lot 7, Woods.
PIPESTEM, W.Va. — West Virginia trail advocates are considering how to bring every resident within 15 minutes of a recreational trail as they pursue better access to outdoor recreation, improved public health, and stronger local economies. The goal was among the ideas discussed following Monday’s W.Va. Trails Conference at...
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.
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Two small Nicholas County elementary schools will close at the end of this school year. During a brief, five-minute meeting late Tuesday afternoon by the Nicholas County Board of Education, it was announced that state School Superintendent Michele Blatt has authorized the closure of Birch River and Zela elementary schools.
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A man from Fayette County was sentenced for a federal gun crime. According to a press release from the United States Department of Justice, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 45-year-old Eddie Daivon Morgan, of Mount Hope, was sentenced to ten years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, […]
Thurmond, a historic town in West Virginia's New River Gorge, was once a bustling hub for the railroad and coal industry. Hidden within the rocky valleys of the New River Gorge, one of the most breathtaking national parks on the East Coast, the town of Thurmond feels like a place that has been frozen in time. Its centuries-old brick buildings, abandoned coaling tower, and train depot serve as reminders of a once-thriving railroad and coal industry. Today, most of Thurmond is maintained by the National Park Service as a preserved historic site for visitors who are curious about its past.
Nick Blankenship and Teshea Blankenship → Nicholas R. Blankenship. Pipestem District; 0.47 acre, more or less, with right-of-way. Felicia Williams and Austin O’Dell → The Hinton Land Reuse Agency. City of Hinton; part of Lot 21, Avis; transfer to municipality. Rachel Ann Pack, also known as Rachel...
