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Mingo County residents describe decades of water problems as state announces new infrastructure funding

GILBERT, W.Va. (WOWK) – As West Virginia officials announce millions of dollars in water infrastructure investments, some residents along Gilbert Creek Road in Mingo County said they are still waiting for access to public water after decades of relying on private sources. For 72-year-old Sherry Cline, a lifelong resident of Gilbert Creek Road, problems with […]

Mingo County, WV · 2d

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A WVU Army ROTC Cadet From a Coal Town Finds a Uniform, a Passport and a Camera

From his shrinking West Virginia hometown, Ayden Norcross assumed his future lay under the hood of other people’s cars or in the crawl space of other people’s homes, as an auto mechanic or HVAC technician, with enough steady pay to continue fueling his passion — filming silly YouTube videos.

Morgantown, WV · 9h
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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 · 2d
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Changes will be coming to Medicaid at the start of 2027

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...

Beckley, WV · 7d
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Longtime West Virginia Capitol ‘Momma’ being remembered

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A woman who was once called “the soul of the Capitol” is being remembered by many.  Known to many as “Mama Jo,” JoAnn Calhoun was 92 years old when she passed. She began her career in state government in 1969, and retired in 2005. During that time, she worked for four […]

Charleston, WV · 3d

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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 · 3d

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McDowell County Courthouse News: Nov. 2–8, 2026

Deborah Darlene Spencer and Dwayne Joseph Spencer → McDowell County Commission. Browns Creek District; Lot 31, Eckman. Deed dated Sept. 1, 2026. Fred Chaffins and Judy Chaffins → McDowell County Commission. Browns Creek District; Lot 3, Parcel 4, and Lot 5, Parcel 4, Marytown. Deed dated Nov. 2,...

Mcdowell County, 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 · 2d

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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 · 13h

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State agency opens 1,300 new acres of public lands in Southern and Eastern Kentucky

The new public lands are open in time for the modern-gun deer season.

Kentucky · 23h

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Annual Veterans Day event fills cemetery with comradery

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - A Veterans Day event in Pike County on Wednesday brought a crowd to Annie E. Young Cemetery to hear from guest speaker and former Kentucky chaplain Lee Watts and to celebrate those who served. Veterans, community members and students gathered at the cemetery for Thacker Memorial’s...

Pike County, KY · 15h

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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.

South Charleston, WV · 2d

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Boone County Courthouse News: Nov. 2–8, 2026

Patricia Fleming → Michael Shaun Hall and Jake Samson Ramey. Washington District; 2.84 acres in the northeast part of Tract 1 and 2.85 acres in the southwest part of Tract 1, containing 3.12 acres. Kevin Perdue and Anita Perdue → Joshua Stowers and Samantha Stowers. Peytona District; 0.188...

Boone County, WV · 3d

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Progressive gifts veteran in West Virginia a new vehicle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A veteran living in West Virginia is getting a helping hand as she works toward her next chapter. Wintre Ward, an Ohio Army National Guard veteran, received the keys to a Chevy Malibu on Tuesday as part of the Progressive Keys to Progress program. Ward,...

West Virginia · 21h

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New businesses opening at Park Place

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - City leaders in South Charleston call it a game changer. Park Place is bringing in new businesses -- providing residents with more options for restaurants and retail. Nothing Bundt Cakes opened up in the development on Monday morning. People in South Charleston can also look...

South Charleston, WV · 2d

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Several schools could face consolidation in Wyoming County

PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Several Wyoming County Schools could be shutting down by the end of the school year. At an early November board meeting, Wyoming County Schools board members voted 3-2 to consider consolidating Road Branch Elementary and Middle School, Herndon Consolidated Elementary and Middle School, and Glen Fork Elementary and Middle School. These […]

Wyoming County, WV · 13h

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Huntington mayor delivers report to City Council

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell was at Monday night’s City Council meeting to deliver his report. Farrell said homelessness is one of the primary issues currently facing the city and expressed his support for Resolution 115, which would pass later in the meeting. “We have a very real problem, and that problem […]

Huntington, WV · 2d

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

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Pigtails & Crewcuts opens in South Charleston

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — There’s a new place in South Charleston to get a haircut. The City of South Charleston officially cut the ribbon for the new Pigtails & Crewcuts location in Park Place on Tuesday. The salon is designed with kids in mind, making the experience of getting a haircut stress-free and fun, […]

South Charleston, WV · 1d

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Huntington businessman DuRon Jackson makes West Virginia political history

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — DuRon Jackson is the newly-elected senator from District 5, which covers Cabell County and part of Wayne County. "The bread isn't going to bake itself, so you got to do the work," Jackson said. It's a phrase well-suited for someone in the food industry and...

West Virginia · 16h