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Monroe gives Democrats full control of Kanawha County Commission

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Paul Monroe is set to be the next member of the Kanawha County Commission after defeating Jared Page in the general election with more than 54 percent of the vote. Monroe becomes the third Democrat on the commission alongside Ben Salango and Natalie Tennant. He takes...

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W.Va. Attorney General announces lawsuit against social media company

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a lawsuit against a social media company for its alleged role in harming West Virginia kids, including two West Virginia children who died after being sextorted on the platform. McCuskey filed suit in Kanawha County Circuit Court Thursday against...

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Cabell County democrats look hopeful to Charleston

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a blue wave in the 2026 General Election, Cabell County democratic elects say they are hopeful for the future ahead. House of Delegates District 24 and Senate District 5 will both be seated by democratic candidates. Democrat Steve Williams, the former mayor of Huntington, won his race against Republican incumbent […]

Cabell County, WV · 1d

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The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes

The IRS says individuals and businesses in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia have until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes after severe storms and flooding that began Aug. 14, 2026. The relief, announced Oct. 14 as release WV-2026-02, follows a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency... The post The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Kanawha County, WV · 10h

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PSC issues new order to Mingo PSD

The West Virginia Public Service Commission issued an order on Oct. 21 to the Mingo County PSD as part of the PSC’s ongoing investigation into the water utility’s management that first began in January 2025. On Jan. 15, 2025, the PSC launched a general investigation to determine whether...

Mingo County, WV · 2d

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Roane County Gold Star mother serves veterans in memory of fallen submariner son

ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — When casualty notification officers knocked on Vicki Ashley-Matics front door around two o’clock one January morning, she said she already sensed why they were there. “I started getting some real heavy pains, and I don’t know how to explain it, but it was a pain a mother feels,” said Ashley-Matics, […]

Roane County, WV · 1d

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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 · 6h

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Democrats gain 12 WV House seats as Anderson flips Fayette County’s District 50

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — Democrats flipped 12 seats in the West Virginia House of Delegates and district 50 in Fayette County is one of them. Matthew Anderson won the race, getting more than half the votes, beating Independent Tom Louisos and Constitution candidate Stacey Hensley, both of which were write ins.

Fayette County, WV · 1d

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Closure scheduled for Putnam Business Park Drive exit due to paving project

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Due to a paving project, the Putnam Business Park Drive exit on US 35 is scheduled to be closed starting Friday, November 6, 2026. According to a press release from the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT), the Putnam Business Park exit on US 35 will be closed for a […]

Putnam County, WV · 1d

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Democrat Party nominees Wendell, Wagoner win two Mon County House of Delegates seats, Statler re-elected

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New faces will be seen representing Monongalia County within the West Virginia House of Delegates. Unofficial results from the Monongalia County Clerks office reported a re-election victory for Republican Delegate Joe Statler for District 77 but also victories against two incumbents, with Democrat nominees Michael Wendell and Eddie Wagoner defeating Geno Chiarelli and David McCormick for the District 78 and District 82 seats, respectively. Wendell expressed appreciation to the voters who chose him to serve in Charleston.

Monongalia County, WV · 2d

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Gov. Morrisey announces $3.2 million initiative to provide clean drinking water to 5,000 homes in McDowell, Mingo counties

WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced a $3.2 million water filtration initiative aimed at providing cleaner, more dependable drinking water to approximately 5,000 households in McDowell and Mingo counties. The initiative will focus on households that rely on private wells, springs or cisterns rather than municipal water systems. State officials estimate the […]

Mcdowell County, WV · 1d

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Logan County community speaks out over proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — Community members gathered Thursday evening to voice their concerns over the proposed closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School in Logan County. The school is one of three in the county facing possible closure, along with Justice Elementary School and South Man Elementary School. If the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary […]

Logan County, WV · 19h

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Power outages reported in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Some people in Huntington are waking up in the dark on Friday morning. There is a power outage in part of the Southeast Hills and East Huntington area. According to the Appalachian Power website, about 1,400 customers are without power. There is no word this morning...

Huntington, WV · 14h

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Democrats win key races in Cabell County, upending multiple incumbent Republicans

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Voters have sided with Democrats in several Cabell County races Tuesday, including three high-profile seats. DuRon Jackson, a former Huntington city council member and business owner, won the race for West Virginia Senate District 5, defeating his Republican opponent Chris Miller, who is also a businessman and son of U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, with 56% of the vote.

Cabell County, WV · 2d

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Neighbors: Hospital construction traffic wrecking the road, raising dust cloud

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Neighbors along Seville Drive in Putnam County describe their daily drive as two things: a roller coaster ride and a cloud of dust. Now, residents say constant heavy truck traffic connected to a nearby hospital expansion is damaging their vehicles and creating hazardous conditions outside their front doors.

Putnam County, WV · 23h

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$700,000 infrastructure investment project in Fayette County announced by West Virginia American Water

GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia American Water announced a $700,000 infrastructure investment project in part of Fayette County. According to a press release, the project will take place in the Glen Jean area of Fayette County on McKell Avenue. The project will involve 3,740 feet of aging pipe being replaced with 6-inch PVC […]

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Disaster Recovery Center to open in Fayette County to offer assistance after August storms

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD), in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Fayette County officials announced the opening of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Fayette County. According to a press release, the DRC is set to open on Friday, November […]

Fayette County, WV · 1d

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AG Sues Snapchat, Promotes Shield Initiative

West Virginia’s Attorney General JB McCuskey continues his campaign against social media companies for putting children at risk. Thursday he announced a lawsuit against Snap Inc., the maker of Snapchat. The lawsuit was filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Just last week, he filed a suit against TikTok. Earlier...

West Virginia · 1d

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Jay Edwards lost hometown vote in state race

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nelsonville’s former State Representative Jay Edwards, a Republican, not only lost the race for Ohio treasurer statewide, but also each precinct in his hometown. Ohio Treasurer of State-elect Seth Walsh, a Democrat, received just around 50,000 votes more than Edwards in the state treasurer’s race,...

Nelsonville, OH · 1d