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Miners and union file suit over silica dust regulation in West Virginia

Charleston, WV — The United Mine Workers of America and a coalition of miners are suing the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety to get it to enforce silica dust limits in coal mines. In an emergency petition filed Oct. 28 with the Supreme Court of...

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This Completely Free West Virginia History Museum Sits On The State Capitol Grounds Alongside War Memorials

More than 6,000 artifacts sit behind these doors, and nobody asks you for a single dollar to see them. That alone made me look twice. The route starts with coal forests from millions of years ago. Then it marches you forward through time, with the years marked right on the floor beneath your feet.

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Crazy Silly ‘Shift’ in WV; Smith’s Claims Fall Flat

Listen to “Crazy Silly ‘Shift’ in WV; Smith’s Claims Fall Flat” on Spreaker. West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith released a statement Wednesday after the midterm election claiming voters returned a Republican supermajority to the state Senate because “they’ve seen what Senate Republicans do with the trust voters place in us.” He went on to say, “voters gave us a clear mandate to keep going, and that’s exactly what we intend to do.”

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Main Street Dollars

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Senior homeowners face relief deadlines in West Virginia by Dec. 1 for a $20,000 exemption, Pennsylvania by Dec. 31 for a $1,000 rebate, and Maine and Texas next spring

West Virginia homeowners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, have until Dec. 1 to file for an exemption that takes the first $20,000 off a home’s assessed value. Pennsylvania’s property tax and rent rebate of up to $1,000 closes Dec. 31. Maine and Texas set their dates in spring, April 1 […]

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WOWK 13 News

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West Virginia legislature to face its own fractures over public school funding in November interims

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — As the 2027 Regular Session inches closer, West Virginia lawmakers are facing points of irreconcilable differences on the state’s public school funding system. A writ of mandamus filed by the ACLU on behalf of a Lincoln County family is pending in the Supreme Court of Appeals. If taken up, the court […]

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WSAZ

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WSAZ Investigates | The state of West Virginia’s education system: ‘We’re at a tipping point’

CHARLSTON, W.Va . (WSAZ) - As West Virginia’s public school enrollment declines and with dozens of schools potentially set to close at the end of the school year, WSAZ asked State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt for her perspective: what is the current state of public education in West Virginia?

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WDTV

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State Parks Foundation awards $105,000 for playground upgrades at 6 West Virginia parks

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Six West Virginia state parks will get playground upgrades after a statewide fundraising campaign. The West Virginia State Parks Foundation says its Playground of Possibilities campaign raised $110,881. The foundation has awarded $105,000 of that money to six local park foundations. The campaign began in November...

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The West Virginia Daily News

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WVDNR announces preliminary harvest figures for first segment of special youth, Class Q and Class XS seasons

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced preliminary numbers indicating hunters harvested 3,233 deer during the two-day youth, Class Q and Class XS special seasons in October. Of that total, youth hunters harvested 2,764 deer, including 1,383 antlered and 1,381 antlerless deer. “We are very pleased with the opportunity that […] The post WVDNR announces preliminary harvest figures for first segment of special youth, Class Q and Class XS seasons appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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Country Herald

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West Virginia Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Fears

Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behaviors before snow and ice increase roadway risks.

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The Cool Down

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Over 900,000 homes in West Virginia face nearly $1 billion in weather damage each year

"West Virginia doesn't have headline-grabbing hurricanes or wildfires, but its topography leaves it highly exposed."

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Mingo Messenger

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Marcum easily outdistances Sexton; Brown retains his commission seat

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...

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Jay Rockefeller remembered for bringing Toyota to W.Va., fueling state's economic growth

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Perhaps one of Sen. Jay Rockefeller's biggest economic accomplishments was bringing the Toyota manufacturing plant to Putnam County. Today, Toyota is one of the region's top employers and a major economic driver for Putnam County, the region and West Virginia. For more than 30 years, Toyota has operated in Putnam County, producing engines and transmissions.

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Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Reporter’s Notebook: Splish Splash

When I was on WV MetroNews Talkline Monday, I said the following:. “…When you have a wave, even if you're not near the wave, sometimes you get splashed by the water. Is West Virginia going to get splashed by the water from the Democratic wave? Yeah, I think so.”

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The Financial Wire

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The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes

The IRS says individuals and businesses in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia have until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes after severe storms and flooding that began Aug. 14, 2026. The relief, announced Oct. 14 as release WV-2026-02, follows a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency... The post The IRS gives storm and flood victims in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties in West Virginia until Feb. 4, 2027 to file and pay many federal taxes appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Investment: Opportunity Zones can make a difference

With the dust still settling from Tuesday's general election results, Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave us a reminder of the kind of work voters are hoping will be accomplished in our communities, as he announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified 52 census tracts in West Virginia as Opportunity Zones.

Wood County, WV · 12h

The West Virginia Daily News

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WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announces canvassing will start on Monday, November 9

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — All 55 counties will begin canvassing the 2026 general election Monday, Nov. 9, or as soon after as a quorum of members is present. State law requires canvassing to begin five days after the election, not counting Sunday. County commissioners serve as the board of canvassers. Each board reviews the election […] The post WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announces canvassing will start on Monday, November 9 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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OPINION: The Quiet Giants in our midst right here

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.

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WOWK 13 News

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West Virginia voter turnout reaches 38% as election canvassing begins Monday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Preliminary results show more than 463,000 West Virginians cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, as county officials prepare to begin canvassing election results next week. According to West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner, 463,912 ballots were cast statewide, representing 38.33% of the state’s 1,210,385 registered voters. Of those […]

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Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Automatic legislative stay invoked in W.Va. school aid formula lawsuit

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.

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Animal of Things

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Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in West Virginia? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Who pays vet bills in a dog fight in West Virginia? Usually the owner whose dog is found legally at fault, or that owner’s insurance company. The harder part is proving fault, because West Virginia has no statute written specifically for dog-on-dog attacks. That gap surprises many owners. The state’s well-known dog bite law protects … This article, Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in West Virginia? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Indiana: Criminal Charges, Civil Claims, and Your Next Steps • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Kansas? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Oregon: What State and Local Laws Say

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