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More than 6,000 artifacts sit behind these doors, and nobody asks you for a single dollar to see them. That alone made me look twice. The route starts with coal forests from millions of years ago. Then it marches you forward through time, with the years marked right on the floor beneath your feet.
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.
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...
The IRS says individuals and businesses in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia have until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes after severe storms and flooding that began Aug. 14, 2026. The relief, announced Oct. 14 as release WV-2026-02, follows a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency... The post The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes appeared first on The Financial Wire .
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...
When the 2027 West Virginia Legislature convenes in February, the first newly elected delegate representing the 34th Delegate District — a district that encompasses two-thirds of Mingo County and part of McDowell County — will be assuming that office since Mark Dean in 2016. Dean, who in total...
We live in a culture obsessed with distant icons. We look to national stages, viral videos and history textbooks to find our heroes, often operating under the assumption that true greatness belongs only to the past or to faraway zip codes. In doing so, we fail to recognize the immense, transformative power of the giants walking right beside us.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Known for his three decades as South Charleston mayor, Richie Robb is preparing to make an impact at the state Capitol. A Democrat, Robb unseated Republican incumbent Anne Charnock in the unexpired 17th State Senate District race this November. Robb garnered 14,732 votes, good for 53 percent of the vote.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The surge in non-affiliated voter registrations and the performance of Libertarian candidates is encouraging for the state party leader. Between March of 2022 and March of this year, unaffiliated voters registered, having increased by more than 45,000. State Chairman for the Libertarian Party, Taylor Richmond, felt...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education leaders from all around West Virginia are stopping by the state School Building Authority’s office in the Capital City early this week. Superintendents from 34 counties are making their pitches to the SBA to receive some of the $61 million that will be distributed this year. Seventeen education officials presented before the SBA board on Monday, with 17 more to follow on Tuesday.
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 .
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some changes may be coming to eligibility requirements for Medicaid. The change will require recipients ages 19-64 to show at least 80 hours of community engagement each month. These engagements can be things like working, studying in school, volunteerism, or on-the-job training. […]
Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Inc. → Angelia Armstrong Brown. 3.93 acres on the waters of Clear Fork of the Guyandotte River, Oceana. Don Adkins and Teresa Adkins → Anthony J. Foltz and Lanie M. Craig. 1.57 acres south of County Route 5, on Marsh Fork of Cabin...
Former Fayette County Del. Elliott Pritt is scheduled to plead guilty next week.
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 .
CHARLESTON – With legislative interim meetings expected to take up the topic of reforming West Virginia’s complicated and dated school aid formula next week and during next year’s regular session, lawmakers have invoked an automatic stay of a recent lawsuit with state education officials also seeking a delay.
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Raleigh County voters delivered strong support for Republican candidates in Tuesday’s General Election, helping incumbents and GOP challengers secure key legislative victories. Among the races drawing significant local attention was the State Senate District 9 contest. Incumbent Senator Rollan Roberts retained his seat, defeating Democratic...
Plateau District; 4.28-acre surface tract on Meadow Fork School Road. Plateau District; Lot 5, Section 2, Edgewood Hills, containing approximately 0.22 acre. Cindy K. Hannah and Justin Wood → Susan Hofstetter. Oak Hill; Lots 19 and 20 on Highland Avenue and Rosemont Avenue, and part of Lot 7, Woods.
Charleston, Morgantown and I-64 motorists should watch for wildlife crossings.
