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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 · 20h
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Jay Rockefeller remembered for bringing Toyota to W.Va., fueling state's economic growth

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Perhaps one of Sen. Jay Rockefeller's biggest economic accomplishments was bringing the Toyota manufacturing plant to Putnam County. Today, Toyota is one of the region's top employers and a major economic driver for Putnam County, the region and West Virginia. For more than 30 years, Toyota has operated in Putnam County, producing engines and transmissions.

Putnam County, WV · 2d
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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

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 .

Kanawha County, WV · 3d

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State Parks Foundation awards $105,000 for playground upgrades at 6 West Virginia parks

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Six West Virginia state parks will get playground upgrades after a statewide fundraising campaign. The West Virginia State Parks Foundation says its Playground of Possibilities campaign raised $110,881. The foundation has awarded $105,000 of that money to six local park foundations. The campaign began in November...

West Virginia · 3d
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Senior homeowners face relief deadlines in West Virginia by Dec. 1 for a $20,000 exemption, Pennsylvania by Dec. 31 for a $1,000 rebate, and Maine and Texas next spring

West Virginia homeowners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, have until Dec. 1 to file for an exemption that takes the first $20,000 off a home’s assessed value. Pennsylvania’s property tax and rent rebate of up to $1,000 closes Dec. 31. Maine and Texas set their dates in spring, April 1 […]

West Virginia · 7h

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This Completely Free West Virginia History Museum Sits On The State Capitol Grounds Alongside War Memorials

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.

West Virginia · 2d

The West Virginia Daily News

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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 · 4h

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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 · 3h

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 · 3d

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Grafton raises 50 flags to honor local veterans

Veterans Day is just around the corner, and communities across north central West Virginia are taking time to recognize those who have served our country.

Grafton, WV · 1d

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Council to Vote Again on Rezoning Requests, One that Could Set Stage for New Business at White Oaks

Bridgeport City Council will be asked to approve a pair of rezoning requests at tonight’s meeting one of which could pave the way for the next business to arrive in the municipality. It is part of the regular agenda at the 7 p.m., November 9 meeting at the Bridgeport...

Bridgeport, WV · 14h

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Anger over data centers, insurance and education helped these Democrats win seats in West Virginia

Democrats chipped away at the Republican majority gaining 12 seats in the House and two in the Senate. Anger over data centers, insurance and education helped these Democrats win seats in West Virginia appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 3d

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Harrison County high schoolers get their own ‘Shark Tank’ moment at Business Symposium

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Thirty Harrison County high school students got a taste of “Shark Tank” on Friday, teaming up to create a new product or service and pitch it to a panel of business professionals. The fifth annual Harrison County Schools Business Symposium ran from 8:30 a.m....

Harrison County, WV · 3d

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West Virginia Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Fears

Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behaviors before snow and ice increase roadway risks.

West Virginia · 1d

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OPINION: The Quiet Giants in our midst right here

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, WV · 1d

The West Virginia Daily News

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WVDNR announces preliminary harvest figures for first segment of special youth, Class Q and Class XS seasons

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced preliminary numbers indicating hunters harvested 3,233 deer during the two-day youth, Class Q and Class XS special seasons in October. Of that total, youth hunters harvested 2,764 deer, including 1,383 antlered and 1,381 antlerless deer. “We are very pleased with the opportunity that […] The post WVDNR announces preliminary harvest figures for first segment of special youth, Class Q and Class XS seasons appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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Operation Continue Service begins 50-state veterans initiative with ruck march in Clarksburg

CLARKSBURG , W.Va (WDTV) - Operation Continue Service held the first stop of a new veterans support initiative this weekend with an inaugural ruck march at Clarksburg’s Veterans Park. Veterans and community members gathered for the event. Organizers said it is about more than physical fitness. They said it...

Clarksburg, WV · 1d

WOWK 13 News

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West Virginia voter turnout reaches 38% as election canvassing begins Monday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Preliminary results show more than 463,000 West Virginians cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, as county officials prepare to begin canvassing election results next week. According to West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner, 463,912 ballots were cast statewide, representing 38.33% of the state’s 1,210,385 registered voters. Of those […]

West Virginia · 2d

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Marcum easily outdistances Sexton; Brown retains his commission seat

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...

Mingo County, WV · 3d

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West Milford holds annual Veterans Memorial Service

WEST MILFORD , W.Va (WDTV) - Residents gathered at the West Milford Municipal Building for the annual Veterans Memorial Service to recognize local veterans and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. Guest speaker addresses importance of honoring veterans. Guest speaker Frank Vitale spoke about...

West Milford, WV · 21h