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McDowell County Public Records: October 7 through November 9

In 1950, the Black residents of McDowell accounted for nearly 25% of the county’s population, and made up over 35% of all coal miners in the region. Today, less than 5% of the nation’s coal miners are Black, and McDowell County’s Black population has fallen to just 11.3%.

Mcdowell County, WV · 1d
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McDowell County Courthouse News: Nov. 2–8, 2026

Deborah Darlene Spencer and Dwayne Joseph Spencer → McDowell County Commission. Browns Creek District; Lot 31, Eckman. Deed dated Sept. 1, 2026. Fred Chaffins and Judy Chaffins → McDowell County Commission. Browns Creek District; Lot 3, Parcel 4, and Lot 5, Parcel 4, Marytown. Deed dated Nov. 2,...

Mcdowell County, WV · 1d
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Beckley’s Veterans Day Parade set to return for another year

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The City of Beckley, in partnership with the American Legion Post 32 and Visit Southern West Virginia, is honoring veterans with a special tradition. These organizations will host the annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026. Floats and vehicles will line up at Park middle School at 9:00 in […]

Beckley, WV · 22h

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Renovated Big Four Lodge in McDowell County to celebrate grand reopening Saturday

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 […]

Mcdowell County, WV · 1d

WVNS

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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 · 1d

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Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol coming to West Virginia

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Christmas will be here before you know it, and one of the more popular Christmas-themed stories is The Christmas Carol. What do you get if that same story incorporated Dolly Parton? You would get the Dolly Parton Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, which starts touring the country this week. This musical adaptation […]

Beckley, WV · 10h

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Historic Thurmond demolitions set to begin this month

THURMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Park Service is preparing to begin demolition work on more than a dozen historic structures in and around Thurmond. Equipment is expected to begin moving into the historic railroad town November 15, with demolition and restoration work continuing through March 2027. Work is being conducted during the winter months […]

Thurmond, WV · 23h

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Fayette County man sentenced for federal gun crime

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, […]

Fayette County, WV · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Summers County Courthouse News: Oct. 31–Nov. 6, 2026

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...

Summers County, WV · 3d

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West Virginia's Once-Thriving Historic Train Town Is Now A Hidden Gem In The New River Gorge

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.

Thurmond, WV · 5d

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Governor Morrisey Announces Final Steps to Allow Wyoming County Manufacturing Expansion

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council would be assisting the John D. Rockefeller Industrial Park in Wyoming County, allowing manufacturer Oceanetics to more than double its workforce with 25 new full-time jobs. “West Virginia has the skilled workforce and resources to attract manufacturers that are […] The post Governor Morrisey Announces Final Steps to Allow Wyoming County Manufacturing Expansion appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

Wyoming County, WV · 1d

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NRGRDA Celebrates New Opportunity Zones Designated in Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers Counties

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Kelly Vickers, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), said new U.S. Department of Treasury designated Opportunity Zones in Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers counties are valuable tools that can help enhance community and economic development in those census tracts. ““The designation of Opportunity Zones in our region […]

Raleigh County, WV · 9h

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Veterans Outreach Event scheduled for November 11 at Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene

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.

Oak Hill, WV · 10h

The West Virginia Daily News

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Greenbrier County Commission to meet Nov. 10

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — The Greenbrier County Commission will hold its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Room 203 in the new addition to the courthouse. The meeting will be streamed live on the Greenbrier County Courthouse Facebook page and the Greenbrier County YouTube channel. The full agenda is as follows: Prelude […] The post Greenbrier County Commission to meet Nov. 10 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

Greenbrier County, WV · 1d

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West Virginia trail advocates envision trails within 15 minutes of every resident

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...

West Virginia · 23h

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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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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

The West Virginia Daily News

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249th Army Band to perform free Veterans Day concert at Carnegie Hall

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — Carnegie Hall will host a free Veterans Day concert by the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Hamilton Auditorium. The performance honors the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors […] The post 249th Army Band to perform free Veterans Day concert at Carnegie Hall appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

Lewisburg, WV · 1d

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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 · 2d