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Mingo Messenger

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Mingo County natives pursue careers in law

Two Mingo County natives are building legal careers after educational journeys shaped by family, teachers and a desire to serve others. Sierra Dotson, a 2020 graduate of Mingo Central High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science, summa cum laude, from the University of Pikeville in 2023. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law in May 2026.

Mingo County, WV · 2d
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Roundabout planned for Pikeville; motorists asked to complete survey

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is preparing to construct its first roundabout in the city of Pikeville, and the agency wants your input. Roundabouts are circular intersections that replace traditional intersections using stop signs or traffic lights. Vehicles travel counterclockwise around a center island, yielding to traffic already in the circle.

Pikeville, KY · 6h
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Lincoln County Courthouse News: Nov. 4–10, 2026

Douglas Arthur Norman Jr. Bruner Land Company Inc. → Sixmile Creek Land Company LLC. Sheridan District; 342.77 acres, more or less. Laurel Hill District; 27.01 acres on Guyan, with 22 acres assessed as surface. Chester H. Porter and Ruth M. Porter → Chester H. Porter and Ruth M. Porter...

Lincoln County, WV · 2d
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Wyoming County Courthouse News: Nov. 6–12, 2026

Robert Kenneth Vanhoy, Elaine S. Vanhoy and Linda Carol Domi → Hunter David Vanhoy and Savannah Paige Vanhoy. 0.52-acre tract east of County Route 10/8 on the waters of Rockcastle Creek of the Guyandotte River, part of a 125.75-acre tract, with reserved right-of-way. Nicholas Bailey and Haley Brooke Bailey...

Wyoming County, WV · 11h
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This West Virginia Breakfast Buffet Has Become The Place To Be On Sunday Mornings

The doors swing open at 8 AM on Sunday, a full two and a half hours before they do on any weekday. That early start belongs to the weekend breakfast buffet, and it changes the whole mood of the morning. The spread goes beyond a few pans of eggs. The...

Beckley, WV · 1d

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Funeral arrangements announced for UPike professor, assistant dean

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The University of Pikeville community is in mourning following the death of a popular professor. Dr. Chandra Massner, assistant dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and a professor of communications, died on Sunday. Current and former students paid tribute to her in social media...

Pikeville, KY · 4d

Cardinal News

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Tazewell County Judge Hurley to retire, but not before ruling on a challenge to a constitutional amendment recently approved by voters

Tazewell County Circuit Judge Jack Hurley, who heard a challenge to Virginia’s mid-decade redistricting effort earlier this year, plans to retire in December after ruling on a challenge to the reproductive healthcare constitutional amendment. The post Tazewell County Judge Hurley to retire, but not before ruling on a challenge to a constitutional amendment recently approved by voters appeared first on Cardinal News .

Tazewell County, VA · 13h

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Daniels man’s tattoo of Jesus, other purchases lead to many felony charges

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Raleigh County man is facing a multitude of charges, including felony uttering and forgery for alleged bounced checks to pay for a tattoo of Jesus Christ on his forearm. Allen Bryan Sturgill Jr., 18, of Daniels has been charged with 12 counts forgery, 12...

Daniels, WV · 4d

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The Road to Charleston: Logan gets a shot at No. 1 Frankfort in opening round

LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Logan Wildcats of second-year head coach Nick Booth landed the 16th and final spot in Class AA for the upcoming high school football playoffs. Logan will now be tasked with the long bus journey to Mineral County where it will meet up with two-time defending state champion Frankfort.

Logan, WV · 15h

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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 · 17h

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A WVU Army ROTC Cadet From a Coal Town Finds a Uniform, a Passport and a Camera

From his shrinking West Virginia hometown, Ayden Norcross assumed his future lay under the hood of other people’s cars or in the crawl space of other people’s homes, as an auto mechanic or HVAC technician, with enough steady pay to continue fueling his passion — filming silly YouTube videos.

Morgantown, WV · 1d

WBOY 12 News

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Google commits $10 million to West Virginia to lower energy bills

More information about funding availability, application guidelines and eligibility will be provided by the West Virginia Office of Energy in the future. Those interested can visit the Office of Energy website.

West Virginia · 1d

Mingo Messenger

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Miners hoping for first-round playoff upset at unbeaten Sissonville

NEWTOWN, W.Va. – Can the Mingo Central High School football team pull off an opening-round playoff upset?. Mingo Central, 6-4 and the No. 15 seed for the Class AA playoffs, have a tough task on Friday, Nov. 13 with a first-round postseason game at No. 2-ranked and undefeated Sissonville (10-0).

Sissonville, WV · 1d

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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 Rural Health Association recognizes healthcare professionals, city officials as part of annual conference

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...

West Virginia · 1d

Mingo Messenger

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Panthers open playoffs with Tolsia, have sights set on Charleston

NAUGATUCK, W.Va. – Can the Tug Valley Panthers make it to the state football championship game this year for the first time ever?. For the second time in three seasons, the Panthers head into the Class A playoffs as the No. 1 seed. And just like the 2024 team,...

Williamson, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Several schools could face consolidation in Wyoming County

PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Several Wyoming County Schools could be shutting down by the end of the school year. At an early November board meeting, Wyoming County Schools board members voted 3-2 to consider consolidating Road Branch Elementary and Middle School, Herndon Consolidated Elementary and Middle School, and Glen Fork Elementary and Middle School. These […]

Wyoming County, WV · 1d

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 · 2d

Lootpress

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NRGRDA Applauds Governor’s Commitment And Funding For Site-Ready Industrial Development

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) applauds Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement of a historic $40 million investment in industrial site readiness across West Virginia, calling the initiative a significant opportunity to strengthen economic development and attract new investment to Southern West Virginia. The investment includes $25 million in loans […]

West Virginia · 1d

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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 · 17h