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Wirt County Schools levy fails

WIRT COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Voters in Wirt County rejected a tax measure to help fund Wirt County Schools, according to unofficial returns Tuesday night. The measure failed by a 1,378-to-488 vote. If it would have been approved, the levy would have allowed Wirt County Schools to issue bonds...

Wirt County, WV · 3d
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Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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’Jackets host Central in small school showdown

WILLIAMSTOWN -- Defending Class A state champion Wheeling Central head coach Mike Young’s Maroon Knights are ready for a battle come 7 p.m. Friday against undefeated Williamstown. The Class AA, No. 2 Yellowjackets of head man Chris Beck have previously had 10-0 regular seasons 10 times in school history....

Williamstown, WV · 1d
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Harrison County Schools Discusses Progress On School Bus Driver Issues

The problem envisioned in August came like a slowly approaching storm that could be seen, the thunder rumbling heard, but no solution preventing its onset possible. Jamie Kosick reported that the school system, after attrition, would for 2026 “run short of drivers” for school buses. In early October, Rosie Linton, a fifth grade student at Mountaineer Elementary School, shared that “in the past two weeks, so the last 10 days of school Mountaineer Elementary has had a bus issue five of those days. So whether a bus did not run at all during the day or it was able to run in the morning and not in the afternoon.”

Harrison County, WV · 3d
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WSAZ Investigates | The state of West Virginia’s education system: ‘We’re at a tipping point’

CHARLSTON, W.Va . (WSAZ) - As West Virginia’s public school enrollment declines and with dozens of schools potentially set to close at the end of the school year, WSAZ asked State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt for her perspective: what is the current state of public education in West Virginia?

West Virginia · 1d
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WTRF- 7News

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Week 11 of West Virginia High School Football scores & 2nd round playoff scores for Ohio High School Football

Here are the scores for High School Football across the Ohio Valley. If you are viewing this from the WTRF 7News app, please click here.

West Virginia · 4h

Mingo Messenger

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No. 12 Mingo Central has tough game at Doddridge in finale

NEWTOWN, W.Va. – Heading into the last week of the regular season this week, the Mingo Central High School football team is fighting for the best playoff positioning it can get as the Miners make the long three-hour trip to Doddridge County on Friday, Nov. 6 in the regular season finale.

Matewan, WV · 1d

WOWK 13 News

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West Virginia legislature to face its own fractures over public school funding in November interims

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — As the 2027 Regular Session inches closer, West Virginia lawmakers are facing points of irreconcilable differences on the state’s public school funding system. A writ of mandamus filed by the ACLU on behalf of a Lincoln County family is pending in the Supreme Court of Appeals. If taken up, the court […]

West Virginia · 1d

Mountain State Spotlight

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Voters in four counties approve additional public education funding as lawmakers drag out changes

Fourteen counties have asked to start or continue an additional property tax for extra public school funding this year. Voters in four counties approve additional public education funding as lawmakers drag out changes appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 2d

WBOY 12 News

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Fairmont school receives new PE Equipment donations

Crabtree said the new equipment will make a big difference for the school and by promoting physical activity in school, he hopes he and his staff are instilling lifelong skills in their students.

Fairmont, WV · 2d

NewsNation

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‘Thunderstruck’: Pittsburgh high’s school band member’s ‘AC/DC’ performance goes viral

Clark can be seen leading the band’s rendition of the song on the xylophone.

Jefferson Hills, PA · 4d

WBOY 12 News

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Harrison County BOE moves forward with closure process of Lost Creek, Salem Elementary Schools

The Harrison County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with the closure and merging processes of Lost Creek and Salem Elementary Schools.

Harrison County, WV · 3d

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WVU recognizes students who took part in two life-saving situations

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University students that took part in life-saving actions in two separate incidents were recognized by university officials during a student government meeting on Wednesday. During the opening minutes of a meeting with the WVU SGA, President Michael Benson and Dean of Students Carrie Showalter...

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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Former Preston County teacher enters agreement in maltreatment case

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A former teacher at the Bruceton Elementary School has agreed to deferred adjudication after being charged with maltreatment of a disabled child. Melissa Kent was one of three teachers accused in the incident that happened in March of this year. Kent, Jessica Hunter, and Leah Nolan...

Preston County, WV · 1d

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Lifesavers: CPR Training and Cool Heads Help WVU Students Respond When They're Needed

Mountaineers keep each other safe. That’s a cultural cornerstone at West Virginia University, and one that passed two unexpected pressure tests in October 2026, when a pair of unrelated medical incidents required students to spring into action. According to WVU Dean of Students Carrie Showalter, “These were life-or-death situations,...

Morgantown, WV · 23h

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Preston County Schools to take part in CarePortal pilot program

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A pilot program that aims to connect families in need with community resources will now be put into use by the Preston County School System. The Preston County Board of Education unanimously approved the addition of the CarePortal pilot program that is implemented by the Chestnut Mountain Village. Chestnut Mountain Village Director Greg Clutter spoke about the opportunity to expand the program within the Preston County community on WAJR’s Talk of the Town, which has already served over 700 children within the county alone.

Preston County, WV · 1d

WTRF- 7News

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Wheeling Central Lady Maroon Knights punch their ticket to WVSSAC State Final

BECKLEY WV (WTRF) – The top seeded Wheeling Central Lady Maroon Knights faced the fourth seeded James Monroe Mavericks in the WVSSAC AA-A State Semi Final on Thursday Nov. 5. In this rainy battle, the Knights came out on top 6-nil over the Mavericks. Wheeling Central moves on to the state championship where they have […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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BHS Looks to Get Back to Charleston as Tribe Set to Battle in Regional Cheer Competition at Lincoln High

EDITOR'S NOTE: There is PHOTO GALLERY from last night's open house by Joe LaRocca that has dozens of photos at the BOTTOM of this story. Please take a second to check them out, and also read about the Indians looking to get back to Charleston in the story. For the...

Bridgeport, WV · 23h

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Bridgeport Girls Soccer Bows Out in State Semifinals to Greenbrier East, 1-0

Just like in the regular season meeting, the third-seeded Bridgeport Indians could not break down the defense of the No. 2 Greenbrier East Spartans, falling by the same 1-0 scoreline, this time at the Paul Cline YMCA Sports Complex in Beckley in the Class AAA state semifinals. "(Greenbrier East) did...

Bridgeport, WV · 1d

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Cameron-Pendleton County matchup highlights Class A slate in Week 11

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Greg Carey and Joe Brocato conclude their Week 11 high school football previews, taking a look at the matchups in Class A.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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Former Preston County teacher enters agreement in maltreatment case

KINGWOOD, W.Va. –– A former teacher at the Bruceton Elementary School has agreed to deferred adjudication after being charged with maltreatment of a disabled child. Melissa Kent was one of three teachers accused in the incident that happened in March of this year. Kent, Jessica Hunter, and Leah...

Preston County, WV · 1d