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WV leads the nation in deer collisions: body shop manager weighs in on staying safe

Beckley, WV (WOAY): According to State Farm’s yearly reporting, West Virginia leads the nation in animal collisions, as 1 in 46 West Virginia drivers had an animal-related collision last year. The national average is 1 in 145. “We do probably 50 to 60 vehicles per month here at the...

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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...

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West Virginia Thanksgiving Travel: Salted I-77 Can Still Ice Over

Charleston, Huntington and Beckley drivers should know why even salted highways can become dangerously icy.

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Randolph County Schools could eliminate up to 30 positions as enrollment drops

ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - Randolph County Schools could eliminate between 27 and 30 positions next school year because of declining enrollment, Superintendent Dr. Derek Lambert said Monday after a Board of Education meeting. Enrollment down 239 students. Lambert said district enrollment is down by 239 students. “Based on our student...

Randolph County, WV · 3d
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West Virginia's legendary Mothman to appear on USPS stamps in 2027

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — A famous West Virginian will make an appearance on U.S. Postal Service stamps in 2027. Mothman will appear alongside other cryptids in a mythical creatures collection next year, according to the USPS. The USPS announced Mothman will appear on sheets with the Western Jackalope, the...

West Virginia · 3d

WOWK 13 News

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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 · 1d

West Virginia Watch

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West Virginia lawmakers approve 69% capacity rule for coal-fired power plants

Lawmakers agreed with a Public Service Commission rule on Tuesday that would keep a requirement for electrical generation capacity on coal-fired plants as a goal, rather than a mandate.

West Virginia · 2d

WVNS

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West Virginia ranked most overweight state in America

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A study has ranked West Virginia as the most overweight and obese state in America for 2026. Personal finance company WalletHub compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across 31 metrics that measured obesity and overweight prevalence, health consequences, and food and fitness. WalletHub officials say their analysis comes as, according […]

West Virginia · 1d

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West Virginia PSC approves rate adjustment for Mountaineer Gas effective Jan. 1

State regulators have approved a rate adjustment for gas service that will impact West Virginia customers. An order from the Public Service Commission permits Mountaineer Gas to increase infrastructure replacement and expansion program rates. The PSC said the move will result in the average residential customer’s monthly bill increasing by...

West Virginia · 1d

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Brief Thursday Morning Rain Gives Way to Windy Cold in Maryland As Garrett County and Snowshoe West Virginia Pick up Mountain Snow

MARYLAND — What once looked like a possible storm for the Mid-Atlantic is now expected to bring only brief rain to most of Maryland on Thursday morning. The surface system is moving faster than the upper-level support needed to strengthen it, cutting down its impact for Baltimore, Washington, and central Maryland. Conditions will turn windy, cooler, and dry later Thursday, while snow still falls over the mountains of western Maryland and West Virginia.

Maryland · 2d

Animal of Things

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Big Cat Ownership Laws in West Virginia: What State and Federal Law Allow

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Big cat ownership laws in West Virginia stack a state prohibition on top of a federal one, and neither leaves room for a new pet tiger, lion, or cougar. The state bars possession of dangerous wild animals unless the animal was owned before a fixed cutoff date and permitted. Federal law then closes most of … This article, Big Cat Ownership Laws in West Virginia: What State and Federal Law Allow , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Elk Hunting Season in Kansas: Dates, Permits, and Unit Rules • Planning a Wisconsin Rifle Deer Hunt for Nov. 21? The Season Is Called Gun Season • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Wyoming: What State and Federal Rules Allow

West Virginia · 22h

WOWK 13 News

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Monthly audits, handwritten logs driving day care closures despite state law requirements

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Despite the West Virginia State Legislature passing a landmark childcare subsidies law in 2026, monthly audits and handwritten attendance logging are pushing providers to their breaking point. HB 4191 was passed in 2026 after years of advocacy by child care providers. It passed both chambers by wide bipartisan margins but went […]

West Virginia · 1d

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First snowflakes of the season for the Ohio Valley possible on Friday

The last time snowflakes and flurries were seen in the Ohio Valley was almost 7 to 8 months ago in late March or early April. Now with winter back on the way, many across the area could see their first snowflakes since that time. The culprit is a storm system with a strong cold front […]

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WOWK 13 News

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West Virginia school districts seek improvements as requests exceed available funds

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – School districts across West Virginia are competing for approximately $61 million in construction funding as the West Virginia School Building Authority reviews requests from 34 counties. County superintendents presented their proposed projects to the authority on Monday and Tuesday, outlining needs ranging from aging heating and cooling systems to roof repairs, […]

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WVNS

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WVDEP and WV Dept. of Health seeking applicants for Water is Medicine

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Health opened applications for the Water is Medicine funding opportunity following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement in McDowell County on November 4, 2026. The program is aimed at expanding access to water testing and filtration as well as installation […]

West Virginia · 1d

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NRGRDA Celebrates New Opportunity Zones in Southern West Virginia

The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority is highlighting the designation of new federal Opportunity Zones in Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers counties. Executive Director Kelly Vickers says the designations provide an important economic development tool that can help attract private investment, encourage business growth and support infrastructure improvements throughout the region. The newly approved zones are among 52 census tracts across West Virginia recently approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury following recommendations from the West Virginia Division of Economic Development.

Raleigh County, WV · 3d

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Decision and division: The political theatre of Amendment 1

Have you ever actually tried to register to vote in West Virginia? You do not just walk in and demand a ballot. You need an approved, valid photo ID. You need a driver’s license, a military ID or a U.S. passport. If you were born in another country, you need a Certificate of Naturalization and your status is heavily verified by the Department of Homeland Security. The system is incredibly strict.

West Virginia · 1d

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West Virginia’s 2026 election was a national model for safe, secure, and accurate voting

The November 3rd General Election is now in the history books and West Virginia citizens can be proud of what they accomplished together. Once again, Mountain State voters demonstrated their commitment to self-government by participating in an election that was safe, secure, transparent, and efficiently administered from the first early vote to the final ballot count.

West Virginia · 6h

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W.Va. superintendent approves closures of Hugh Dingess, Justice elementaries after 2026-27

LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — As school closures and consolidations rack up across the Mountain State, Logan County becomes the next. “State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as the Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School effective at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year," West Virginia Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Amon Gilliam said. "In the matter of Justice Elementary School, State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Justice Elementary School."

Logan County, WV · 12h