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First snow of the season occurs with small warm-up into mid-week

It’s been a fairly cold day today across southern West Virginia. Rain in the northern area and northwest winds have made it feel much colder than it is. As we take a look at the next 7 days from the European rainfall forecast it looks like we are still expecting in between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rain from this system. This is going to change over eventually into snow across the area. The Greenbrier Valley still looks to be on the lower end of rainfall and snowfall totals as the western facing slopes look to be receiving more.

West Virginia · 15h
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DOT announces construction contracts awarded for West Virginia roadways

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Transportation officials announced 20 construction projects are moving forward in West Virginia. A news release from the Department of Transportation outlined contracts for several projects within the WCHS-TV viewing area:. CALHOUN COUNTY. J.F. Allen Company will use $2.6 million for a paving project on Route...

West Virginia · 2d

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Park Service Moves to Tear Down Historic Thurmond, W.Va. Buildings This Month

Part of a historic town owned by the National Park Service is set for demolition, and residents are not going quietly. Construction and building removal crews are scheduled to begin work in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, with temporary closures beginning November 30 and expected to continue into spring 2027.

West Virginia · 1d
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Cacapon State Park wildfire in W.Va. reaches 275 acres, 65% contained

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Firefighters have contained 65% of a 275-acre wildfire at Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, where crews are working to prevent the flames from reaching nearby homes. The W.Va. Division of Forestry reported Thursday evening that firefighters had established new containment...

Morgan County, WV · 15h
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1 person taken to hospital after Taylor County vehicle accident

FLEMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - One person was transported to UHC Thursday morning after a car accident on Berry Run Road in Flemington. The extent of the person’s injuries is unknown at this time. As of 8:10 AM, the road remains closed and crews are still on the scene. Flemington...

Flemington, WV · 1d

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WTAP to air South Harrison @ Williamstown WVSSAC H.S. Football Playoff Game

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The opening round of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission football playoffs starts Friday, November 13. WTAP will air the opening round matchup between the #12 South Harrison Hawks and #5 Williamstown Yellowjackets. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm on Friday, November 13 at Williamstown High School.

Williamstown, WV · 1d

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West Virginia county employees face proposed 24% health insurance hike

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 5,000 West Virginia local government health insurance policyholders could face a 24% premium increase next year, prompting warnings from county officials that rising costs could strain budgets and drive employees away from public service. The proposed increase would affect approximately 32% of local government policyholders...

West Virginia · 2d

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Harrison County Native, Lincoln Alum Rusty Hutson is Named Most Loyal West Virginian by WVU

West Virginia University is recognizing its 2026 “Most Loyal” honorees for their service and leadership as part of the annual Mountaineer Week festivities Nov. 9-15. The awards are given each year to celebrate WVU community members whose Mountaineer spirit shines as they make a difference in the lives of others.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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West Virginia’s U.S. Attorneys team up to investigate and prosecute fraud

CLARKSBURG, WV (WVNS) – U.S. Attorneys Matthew L. Harvey and Moore Capito, in conjunction with other federal, state, and local partners, have come together to tackle fraud throughout the Mountain State. According to press releases, in order to combat fraud in the state, the aforementioned entities created the Mountain State Fraud and Diversion Task Force. […]

West Virginia · 1d

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$40 Million Dedicated To Business Site Prep

Site preparation is a key issue when it comes to attracting new businesses. So, the state is dedicating $40 million to getting locations ready. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the investment Tuesday to prepare industrial sites across West Virginia, accelerate private-sector investment, and attract good-paying jobs. He called the investment the largest competitive site development allocation in state history. It includes $25 million in loans for industrial shell buildings and $15 million in grants for traditional site readiness projects.

West Virginia · 2d

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Report: Closed Republican Primary May Have Led To Poor Voter Turnout

Secretary of State Kris Warner is calling on Republicans, or the state legislature, to make the rules about who can vote in the state’s primary elections uniform. The state Republican Party voted in 2025 to close the primary election to members of the Republican party only. Previously, unaffiliated voters could choose a Republican or Democratic ballot.

West Virginia · 1d

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The Appalachian Route Of The Underground Railroad, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the Appalachian Freedom Heritage Initiative (AFHI) has documented dozens of previously unknown underground railroad sites throughout our region. Cicero Fain, Marshall University historian and AFHI assistant research director spoke with Mason Adams for Inside Appalachia about their work. Also several hundred acres of an historic...

West Virginia · 4h

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Local who Impacted Countless Youth in Her Harrison County Schools Capacities, Billie Ann Allen, Passes

Billie Ann Allen, 89, of Shinnston passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at Fazio’s Elder Care, Monongah. She was born March 29, 1937 at Sneads Ferry, NC, a daughter of the late Theron Davis and Laura Lee Norton Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe H.

Shinnston, WV · 15h

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Huntington businessman DuRon Jackson makes West Virginia political history

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — DuRon Jackson is the newly-elected senator from District 5, which covers Cabell County and part of Wayne County. "The bread isn't going to bake itself, so you got to do the work," Jackson said. It's a phrase well-suited for someone in the food industry and...

West Virginia · 1d

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West Virginia targets diabetes care and rural health with nearly $17 million investment

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) - Governor Patrick Morrisey revealed an almost $17 million investment to improve diabetes and chronic-disease care, as well as expand other areas of rural health in the state through seven West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (WV RHTP) awards. According to a press release from the West...

West Virginia · 2d

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W.Va. House, Senate Democratic leaders call for advisory opinion on state auditor

CHARLESTON - Leaders in the Democratic caucuses of the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate have formally asked GOP legislative leadership to seek a legal ruling from the Attorney General’s Office regarding recent actions by State Auditor Mark Hunt. In a letter sent Tuesday to House Speaker...

West Virginia · 1d

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W.Va. revenue officials advise caution to lawmakers about future economic conditions

CHARLESTON - Despite tax revenue in West Virginia being slightly down in October, overall general revenue fund collections remain above estimates. But state revenue officials advised lawmakers Tuesday to be cautious in thinking about new spending given potential economic factors. Members of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance received a...

West Virginia · 2d

The West Virginia Daily News

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Dear Abby: Former inmate fibs about marital status

DEAR ABBY: A family member, “April,” recently lost her partner. Although I deeply disliked the individual, I was able to muster an “I’m sorry” when he passed. Then, April started posting how long they’d been married. (They weren’t married.) If her timeline is accurate, then he would have been with her at the state women’s […] The post Dear Abby: Former inmate fibs about marital status appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

West Virginia · 10h

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The growing season ends after weekend snow & freeze

(WOWK) — The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia announced this week they will stop issuing frost and freeze alerts for their coverage area after several nights of a hard freeze are expected this weekend. For gardeners, farmers, and houseplant extraordinaires, it means the growing season will officially end for all of West Virginia, […]

Charleston, WV · 2d

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West Virginian Fashion designer takes on men’s fashion week

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – When you think of the word fashion, images of flashy clothes, bags, and shoes from Italy or Paris probably flood your mind. Well, let’s expand your palette and possibly your closet. LEO, the creative director for LEO, is a native of West Virginia...

Fayette County, WV · 22h