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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.
Nick Blankenship and Teshea Blankenship → Nicholas R. Blankenship. Pipestem District; 0.47 acre, more or less, with right-of-way. Felicia Williams and Austin O’Dell → The Hinton Land Reuse Agency. City of Hinton; part of Lot 21, Avis; transfer to municipality. Rachel Ann Pack, also known as Rachel...
Two state lawmakers are raising questions after the state auditor appears to have stepped in to fix a deed issue for a friend. The West Virginia state auditor is the state’s bookkeeper and responsible for rooting out fraud, waste and graft within both state and local governments. And in recent years, the auditor has been placed in charge of handling the sale of properties with delinquent taxes.
CHARLESTON A nonprofit organization serving children and families in southern West Virginia is preparing for a new identity as it moves toward joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Step by Step, Incorporated has announced plans to become a chartered member of the national organization and transition to a...
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...
KIMBALL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A historic lodging property in McDowell County is preparing to welcome visitors again following a year-long renovation project. The Big Four Lodge, located at 25925 Coal Heritage Road in Kimball, will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Owners Sam and Barbara Baker, who operate […]
Craig County made program history Friday night, defeating Meadow Bridge 13-6 to complete its first undefeated regular season. The milestone comes after the Rockets secured their first-ever outright Pioneer District championship, adding another historic achievement to an already memorable season. But the regular-season finale was far from easy, as Craig...
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 .
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...
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. — 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.
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. […]
Christopher Sean Browning and Tiffany Dawn Browning → John Sutherland. District 05; part of Lot 73, Dingess Street, with exceptions and reservations. Danny D. Adams, Mavis L. Layton, Susie C. McCann, Patricia D. Myers, Samantha S. Rakes, also known as Samantha Grigg Rakes, and Viola Adams and Dell Adams, deceased → Courtney Nicole Mata.
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...
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.
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.
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.
