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McDowell County Public Records: October 7 through November 9

In 1950, the Black residents of McDowell accounted for nearly 25% of the county’s population, and made up over 35% of all coal miners in the region. Today, less than 5% of the nation’s coal miners are Black, and McDowell County’s Black population has fallen to just 11.3%.

Mcdowell County, WV · 3d
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This West Virginia Car-Hop Stand Still Brings Hot Dogs And Thick Shakes Right To Your Window

A server will carry a chili dog and a peanut butter milkshake straight to your car door here, just like the old days. The milkshake menu alone runs to several dozen flavors, so choosing gets tricky. This little drive-in sits along a famous old coal road in southern West Virginia....

Bluewell, WV · 20h
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First Alert Weather Day: Wintry feel on the way

Beckley, WV · 1h

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The calm before the storm

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It was a cold start to the morning around the region, as temperatures were around the 40-degree mark. This afternoon, we’ll still need a windbreaker, as the winds will be gusty out of the northwest at times, and that will make it feel a little cooler than the highs in the mid-to-upper-50s.

Princeton, WV · 3d
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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 · 3d

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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

Hinton News

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Appalachian Country Store serves as a one-stop shop for all things local

PETERSTOWN- Just off of Route 219 in Peterstown, sits an 80 by 80 foot building up on the top of a rolling green hillside. Built by a local, one can tell that this barn-like structure is new. The deep red paint on the outside is far from chipping stage, and there is no wear and tear yet anywhere. However, when one walks inside, the atmosphere makes it feel like this town hub has been here for decades on end. Upon entering Appalachian Country Store, the customer is immediately immersed in the community. Shelves are stacked with homemade pumpkin bread, pepperoni rolls, pastries and more. Fridges full of local dairy and high-quality meats line the walls, and friendly local staff are hard at work in the back kitchen, ringing up customers, or making sandwiches at the Deli. Jeff Miller, owner, tells WVDN how the place first got started. Originally from a large Amish community in Holmes County Ohio, Miller, also a minister, “moved with his little flock” to Monroe County WV, to escape growing congestion up north. In the process of moving, Miller sold his wood-working business and trusted in his faith in the Lord to find new purpose and be

Peterstown, WV · 1d

Cardinal News

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Smyth County resident files lawsuit against new data center ordinance

The complaint alleges the county government wasn’t compliant with voting procedures to pass the measure. The post Smyth County resident files lawsuit against new data center ordinance appeared first on Cardinal News .

Smyth County, VA · 1d

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School closures remain an issue for concerned locals

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The discussion around the closing of local schools has continued to be a concern among Raleigh County community members. Raleigh County School Board members said Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School will discontinue operations at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Many locals maintained that the decision is not […]

Raleigh County, WV · 9h

WVNS

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Week 11 Player of the Week: PikeView RB Moose Hedrick

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – The final week of the high school football regular season saw some great individual performances but only one could be our player of the week. PikeView Running Back Moose Hedrick ran for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Panthers win over Midland Trail Friday night. He carried the ball 28 […]

Princeton, WV · 1d

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Bluefield Alumnae Chapter to Donate More Than 500 Food Items to Union Mission

BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Bluefield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will donate more than 500 canned goods and other items for Thanksgiving meals to the Bluefield Union Mission as part of the chapter’s annual Feed A Family For Thanksgiving community service project.  The 2026 initiative expands the chapter’s traditional Thanksgiving outreach […]

Bluefield, WV · 1d

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High School highlights and scores: November 10, 2026

Three local volleyball teams won region titles on Tuesday. All of these schools have qualified for the state tournament.

Abingdon, VA · 2d

WVNS

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Longest-running Veterans Day Parade in the country returns to Welch

WELCH, WV (WVNS) – Many take time to participate in Veteran’s Day parades each year to honor those who have served. But this tradition holds a particularly special place in the hearts of local residents in McDowell County. Each year participants have marched through downtown Welch in what is said to be the oldest and […]

Welch, WV · 1d

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Smyth County Schools Superintendent: Riding the bus 'is a privilege, not a right'

MARION, Va. (WCYB) — Smyth County Schools will revise bus routes beginning Wednesday due to high diesel fuel costs, Superintendent Brad Haga said in a letter on Monday. The changes are intended to reduce fuel use and mileage. According to Haga, families should expect route adjustments, higher student occupancy on buses as well as different bus numbers and arrival or departure times.

Smyth County, VA · 2d

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Austinville, Wythe County: Chiswell’s Lead Mines, the American Revolution, and the Civil War

Appalachian Community Histories – Austinville, Wythe County: Chiswell’s Lead Mines, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. Along the New River in southwestern Virginia, the small community of Austinville occupies a place in American history far greater than its size might suggest. Long before the community acquired its present name, the surrounding hills contained one of the most important lead deposits in colonial America, providing a mineral that would become essential to frontier settlement, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. The mines helped sustain armies, attracted entrepreneurs and skilled laborers, and established an industrial settlement whose influence extended well beyond the mountains of Virginia.

Austinville, VA · 17h

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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Data center rumors continue as Marion residents seek answers about town-owned property

MARION, Va. (WCYB) — Questions continue to surround roughly 200 acres of government-owned property near Marion as residents seek answers about a developer's interest in the land and the possibility of a data center. The property sits near Interstate 81, between two businesses and several residential properties. Rumors of...

Marion, VA · 2d

WVNS

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Mercer County Veterans Museum honors veterans for Veterans Day

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The Mercer County Veterans Museum in Princeton recognized Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2026. Director George Williams said while their normal staff were off for the holiday, members of the board of directors volunteered their time to make sure the museum could be open for Veterans Day. He said former […]

Princeton, WV · 19h