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The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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WVNS

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West Virginia could see a potential raise on the tax for gas

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Drivers could potentially see a rise in gasoline taxes. As of 2026, West Virginia`s gas tax is 35.7 cents per gallon, but that is expected to rise next year, according to State Legislators. State Senator Brian Helton, said the tax is based on two fixed factors and one which […]

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Country Herald

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West Virginia Sky Watch: Unusual Flashes May Rise by Nov. 17

With drones and unfamiliar lights drawing attention overhead, another celestial phenomenon is approaching its peak.

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7 West Virginia Holiday Markets Worth Visiting Before The Christmas Shopping Rush Begins

One of the shopping spots on this list started life as a train depot, and now it sells Christmas ornaments instead of tickets. Another sits inside a market district that dates back to 1853. I love that kind of backstory. West Virginia holiday shopping gets more fun when the building...

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Main Street Dollars

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West Virginia is mailing early heating aid applications to adults 60 and older, due Nov. 25, with benefits up to $2,000 and income limits from $2,550 a month

West Virginia began mailing applications for its heating aid program on Nov. 2, and the state says adults 60 and older are among the households that get one. The state’s Department of Human Services must receive pre-LIEAP applications by Nov. 25, 2026. The maximum benefit is $2,000 per household. LIEAP is the Low Income Energy […]

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We Ranked The Best Small Towns In West Virginia For A Winter Getaway And Here’s Who Made The Cut

One small mountain town here sits above 3,100 feet, and another treats visitors to spring water that stays around 74 degrees all winter long. I love that a single state can offer both a snowy ski hub and a warm soak. West Virginia gets serious about winter. One town on...

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National Weather Service Issues Updated Outlook for Late-Week Storm that Could Impact Parts of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center has issued an updated outlook (released Monday, Nov. 9th) for a storm system expected to develop later this week, with the latest guidance showing a decreasing threat of snow for lower-elevation areas, including D.C., most of Maryland, and Northern Virginia. According to...

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CDLLife

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West Virginia truck driver sentenced to prison for making ‘900 phantom fuel purchases’ on company card

A West Virginia truck driver was sentenced this week for defrauding his employer by making more than half a million dollars worth of fraudulent fuel card charges. On November 9, 2026, Jeffrey Jeffers, 35, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, according to […] The post West Virginia truck driver sentenced to prison for making ‘900 phantom fuel purchases’ on company card appeared first on CDLLife .

Wood County, WV · 1d

Metro News

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U.S. Army veteran, killed in late October wreck in Buckhannon, provides the gift of life as organ donor

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A U.S. Army veteran killed in an Upshur County accident is being remembered this Veterans Day for giving the gift of life. Thomas “Shayne” Knight, of Jane Lew, died at 35 years old after suffering injuries in a Buckhannon car wreck in late October. His wife, Aislynn Posey, was also killed in the crash.

Buckhannon, WV · 10h

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‘Coal’s Human Cost’ Highlights Black Lung Today

Many people wrongly believe black lung disease is a thing of the past, but veteran underground coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung disease at the highest rates in nearly 50 years. It’s now as bad as in the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying.

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Hinton News

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Governor Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor and U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (The Hinton News) - Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering United States and West Virginia flags at the State Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities across West Virginia to be flown at half-staff from today through sunrise on Friday, November 13, 2026, in honor of former Governor and U.S. Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, who passed away Thursday evening at the age of 89. “West Virginia has lost a man who devoted much of his life to serving our state and its people,” said Governor Morrisey. “Jay Rockefeller's career in public service spanned nearly five decades, including two terms as governor and 30 years representing West Virginia in the United States Senate. His decades of service deserve our respect and gratitude, and his legacy will remain an important part of West Virginia's history. Denise and I extend our deepest condolences to Sharon, their children, and the entire Rockefeller family.” Rockefeller first came to West Virginia in 1964 as an anti-poverty volunteer in the Kanawha County community of Emmons. He was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1966 and Secretary of State in 1968 before serving as president of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Elected

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West Virginia county employees face proposed 24% health insurance hike

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 5,000 West Virginia local government health insurance policyholders could face a 24% premium increase next year, prompting warnings from county officials that rising costs could strain budgets and drive employees away from public service. The proposed increase would affect approximately 32% of local government policyholders...

West Virginia · 14h

WTRF- 7News

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West Virginia ranked most overweight state in America

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A study has ranked West Virginia as the most overweight and obese state in America for 2026. Personal finance company WalletHub compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across 31 metrics that measured obesity and overweight prevalence, health consequences, and food and fitness. WalletHub officials say their analysis comes as, according […]

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$40 Million Dedicated To Business Site Prep

Site preparation is a key issue when it comes to attracting new businesses. So, the state is dedicating $40 million to getting locations ready. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the investment Tuesday to prepare industrial sites across West Virginia, accelerate private-sector investment, and attract good-paying jobs. He called the investment the largest competitive site development allocation in state history. It includes $25 million in loans for industrial shell buildings and $15 million in grants for traditional site readiness projects.

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State Senator-elect Robb excited to make “change” in West Virginia

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.

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WVNS

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Changes are coming for city and town elections in WV

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – Changes are coming for elections in municipalities across the Mountain State over the next several years. The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill mandating that all 232 cities and towns in West Virginia move their municipal elections to the same election cycle as counties and states by 2032. While […]

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WVNS

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Playoff matchups set for the best of the best in the two Virginias

(WVNS) – The high school football playoff fields are set in the two Virginias. Let’s take a look at what is next for our local teams. In Single-A, the Meadow Bridge Wildcats and Greenbrier West Cavaliers will meet in the eight versus nine seed matchup. That game will take place at Frank Arritt Stadium in […]

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WDTV

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Nearly $1M grant will help train more health care workers for rural West Virginia

BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Buckhannon health care group is getting nearly $1 million to help train more people for health care jobs in rural West Virginia. Community Care of West Virginia received $944,874 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. The group will share the money with 10 schools and programs. Each one gets $75,000.

Buckhannon, WV · 1d

WVNS

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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 · 2d

Crafting Your Home

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Early-Season Snow Could Reach West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Central New England as a Coastal Storm Forms Nov. 12

A Mid-Atlantic low forms Nov. 12, bringing cold rain, possible early snow on higher ground and highs 5 to 15 degrees below normal, the NWS says.

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