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Former West Virginia governor and senator Jay Rockefeller dies at 89

Jay Rockefeller, a former Democratic governor and senator of West Virginia, has died at age 89. The former politician died at his home in Washington, D.C., on Friday. His family did not provide a cause of death. Rockefeller was a champion of healthcare, tax reform, social welfare, and national security during his decadeslong political career. […]

West Virginia · 2h

The US Sun

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Last weeks to buy groceries from Walmart, Kroger, and more without extra December 1 surcharge in US county

RESIDENTS have just weeks to buy groceries before a new surcharge hits on December 1. Shoppers at Walmart, Kroger, and more will be affected by the fee. Randolph County in West Virginia is implementing a 10 cent surcharge on goods and services to fund emergency ambulance services. Commission President David...

Randolph County, WV · 18h

Lootpress

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Democrats gain 14 seats in West Virginia Legislature

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Democrats made significant gains in the West Virginia Legislature during Tuesday’s general election, flipping several Republican-held seats in both the House of Delegates and State Senate, although Republicans will still maintain a supermajority in both chambers. According to unofficial election results, Democrats increased their representation in the 100-member House of Delegates […]

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Animal of Things

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Pet Trust Laws in West Virginia: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by RebeccasPictures / Pixabay Pet trust laws in West Virginia let you do something that surprised many owners for decades: leave enforceable instructions and money for your animal’s care. Under the law, your dog, cat, or horse is still personal property, so a simple line in a will saying “give Max $10,000” does not work the way you might … This article, Pet Trust Laws in West Virginia: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Traveling With Pets to West Virginia: Rabies Vaccine, CVI, and Entry Rules Explained • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Kentucky: Who Is Responsible When a Pet Is Poisoned • Georgia Rifle Deer Season Opens October 17, 2026: Dates, Limits and Rules

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WVNS

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West Virginia trout stocking locations for October 30

GHENT, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) released the list of which waterways in the Mountain State were stocked with trout on Friday, October 30, 2026. According to the WVDNR website, the following West Virginia waterways were stocked as of the end of the day on October 30, 2026: For […]

West Virginia · 6d

therealwv.com

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THIS WEEK IN WV HISTORY: Nov. 8–14

Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Nov. 8, 1936: It’s Wheeling Steel, a half-hour musical variety radio program, debuted over WWVA in Wheeling. The program was an instant success with local audiences and later became a nationwide sensation.

West Virginia · 5h

The Money Overview

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West Virginia’s Treasurer says the state now holds more than $530 million in unclaimed property listings and returned nearly $9.4 million to owners since July 1

West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack’s office lists more than $530 million in unclaimed property and has returned nearly $9.4 million to rightful owners since July 1, according to two October 2026 releases from the state Treasury. More than $2.4 million of that went out in September alone. The money sits in a public database […] The post West Virginia’s Treasurer says the state now holds more than $530 million in unclaimed property listings and returned nearly $9.4 million to owners since July 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

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WDTV

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Randolph County to add 10-cent emergency ambulance fee to eligible transactions Dec. 1

ELKINS , W.Va (WDTV) - A new 10-cent special emergency ambulance service fee will be added to eligible transactions in Randolph County beginning Dec. 1, after approval by the Randolph County Commission. The fee applies to goods sold in the county and services performed in the county. It is intended...

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wvexplorer.com

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Barking dogs pose health, workplace concerns for more West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia communities are facing complaints about barking dogs, with some towns adopting stricter noise ordinances while others struggle to balance residents’ peace and quiet with animal owners’ rights. In Clarksburg, officials have established time limits on continuous barking and penalties that can reach...

Clarksburg, WV · 10d

FoodWorldNews

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West Virginia Warns Doctors as Salmonella Typhimurium Cases Reach 41, With Five Hospitalized and No Source Found

West Virginia health officials are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium that has sickened 41 people since early September, with five hospitalized, and they have not identified a food, restaurant, product or other source. The West Virginia Department of Health shared the figures in a release and a health advisory to doctors, hospitals and laboratories reported Oct. 29, 2026.

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WOWK 13 News

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West Virginia seeks legal action against Snapchat

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia’s Attorney General, JB McCuskey, is taking legal action against a social media company following the deaths of two West Virginia children targeted in online sextortion schemes. 12-year-old Cimarron Thomas took her life in 2018 after being targeted online by a man from Ireland, and 15-year-old Bryce Tate was the […]

West Virginia · 16h

Shinnston News

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West Virginia’s Spay Neuter Program Shows Statewide Results

More Than 98,000 Animals Altered as Demand Surges and Clinics Warn Funding Gap Could Halt Progress. By Jenny Dinsmore and Theresa Bruner, Advisory Committee Members, West Virginia Spay & Neuter Program (WVSNP) Charleston, W.Va. — In a state where rural geography, economic hardship, and limited veterinary access shape animal welfare,...

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West Virginia Dodges Dem Tsunami

A Democratic tsunami may have swept the country tonight, but not in West Virginia. And not in Morgan County. In Morgan County, County Commissioner Joel Tuttle handily won re-election, defeating Democrat Judith Ann Shumate 68 percent (3,873) to 32 percent (1,852). Congressman Riley Moore defeated Democrat Ace Parsi 59 percent...

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Shinnston News

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This Week in West Virginia History

Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Nov. 5, 1891: Alfred Earle “Greasy” Neale was born in Parkersburg. He was one of West Virginia’s greatest all-around athletes.

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Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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The Latest: State and local elections

CHARLESTON – Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican and West Virginia’s senior member of the congressional delegation, will return to the U.S. Senate next year to begin serving her third six-year term on Capitol Hill. WV MetroNews, the Associated Press and Decision Desk HQ called the election in Capito’s...

West Virginia · 3d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Moore bests Parsi in race for West Virginia’s 2nd District

MORGANTOWN - With 83% of the vote counted, incumbent Riley Moore was surging over challenger Ace Parsi in the race for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. Moore, a former state treasurer whose grandfather was former West Virginia Gov. Arch Moore and whose aunt Shelley Moore Capito, is the Mountain State's senior senator on Capitol Hill, had pulled down 133,273 votes to Parsi's 94,029 in the contest - prompting the Associated Press to call the race at 9:22 p.m.

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Metro News

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Democrats pick up seats in West Virginia Senate, which will still have GOP supermajority

Democrats picked up two seats in the West Virginia Senate, which is dominated by Republicans. Democrats John Williams of Monongalia County and Richie Robb of Kanawha County won their races on election day. Duron Jackson of Cabell County won a seat that had been held by Mike Woelfel, a departing...

West Virginia · 2d

WTAP

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Unofficial results show winners in West Virginia House Districts 10-14, Senate District 3

WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - Unofficial results show Republicans won four of five West Virginia House of Delegates races in Districts 10 through 14, and Republican incumbent Mike Azinger was re-elected in state Senate District 3. House of Delegates results. In District 10, Republican Justin Beanard won with nearly 3,000...

West Virginia · 2d

WSAZ

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Part of Southern W.Va. to receive water infrastructure upgrades

Two counties in Southern West Virginia are set for water infrastructure upgrades.

West Virginia · 1d

wvpublic.org

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Major Party Chairs React To Tuesday’s Election Results

West Virginia Republicans have maintained a supermajority in the state legislature following Tuesday’s election. But Democrats are slated to double their seats in both chambers. Election results will not be official until canvassing is completed next week, but if preliminary results hold, Democrats will jump from two seats to...

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