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Mingo County natives pursue careers in law

Two Mingo County natives are building legal careers after educational journeys shaped by family, teachers and a desire to serve others. Sierra Dotson, a 2020 graduate of Mingo Central High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science, summa cum laude, from the University of Pikeville in 2023. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law in May 2026.

Mingo County, WV · 1d
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Lincoln County Courthouse News: Nov. 4–10, 2026

Douglas Arthur Norman Jr. Bruner Land Company Inc. → Sixmile Creek Land Company LLC. Sheridan District; 342.77 acres, more or less. Laurel Hill District; 27.01 acres on Guyan, with 22 acres assessed as surface. Chester H. Porter and Ruth M. Porter → Chester H. Porter and Ruth M. Porter...

Lincoln County, WV · 2d
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Funeral arrangements announced for UPike professor, assistant dean

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The University of Pikeville community is in mourning following the death of a popular professor. Dr. Chandra Massner, assistant dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and a professor of communications, died on Sunday. Current and former students paid tribute to her in social media...

Pikeville, KY · 3d
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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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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame inducts five in Class of 2026

NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — Five former Tug Valley High School athletes and coaches who helped shape the Panthers’ sports history were honored Oct. 30 during the Tug Valley Athletic Hall of Fame and Museum’s Class of 2026 induction ceremony. The ceremony took place in the TVHS cafeteria before...

Naugatuck, WV · 3d

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W.Va. superintendent approves closures of Hugh Dingess, Justice elementaries after 2026-27

LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — As school closures and consolidations rack up across the Mountain State, Logan County becomes the next. “State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as the Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School effective at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year," West Virginia Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Amon Gilliam said. "In the matter of Justice Elementary School, State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Justice Elementary School."

Logan County, WV · 10h

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West Virginia Rural Health Association recognizes healthcare professionals, city officials as part of annual conference

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...

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Lane closed on I-64 Westbound due to crash

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A crash on I-64 Westbound just past the Hurricane exit is causing traffic delays. The westbound left lane of I-64 is closed due to an overturned vehicle, according to WV511. Dispatchers say one vehicle was involved and injuries were reported. EMS is still on scene.

Hurricane, WV · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Google commits $10 million to West Virginia to lower energy bills

More information about funding availability, application guidelines and eligibility will be provided by the West Virginia Office of Energy in the future. Those interested can visit the Office of Energy website.

West Virginia · 22h

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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 · 1d

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Former state lawmaker hoping for economic development beyond data centers in Boone County

DANVILLE, W.Va. — Former state Senator Ron Stollings has many questions about a proposed data center in Boone County. The data center is planned on the old Hobet Mine property located near Danville. A piece in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, published over the weekend, revealed that the state approved certification for Texas-based LM Core Energy Services without allowing public comment on the matter.

Boone County, WV · 3d

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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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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 · 1d

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Chicken Salad Chick closer to opening South Charleston location

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new place to grab a bite in South Charleston is getting closer to opening. Chicken Salad Chick is now hiring. The new location is building its opening team. Late last week, they got the sign on their building in the Park Place Plaza. Opening...

South Charleston, WV · 3d

WOWK 13 News

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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 · 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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Lincoln Girls Cross Country Team Wins State Title

It was truly a Happy Halloween for Lincoln High School’s Girls Cross Country Team! Both Lincoln’s boys’ AND girls’ Cross Country teams qualified and participated in the state championship that was held at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va., on Oct. 31. It was also the second year in a row that both LHS teams qualified, and the first time in school history that the full team qualified.

Ona, WV · 2d