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Barbour County landowners oppose proposed Valley Link transmission line

BARBOUR COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) -Barbour County landowners gathered Monday to voice opposition to the proposed Valley Link transmission line, saying their farms and livelihoods are at stake. Commission president joins protesters. Barbour County Commission President David Strait joined protesters Monday. Strait said his family’s farmland falls along potential routes.

Barbour County, WV · 7d
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Drug pricing program changes worry West Virginia clinic

Using a federal drug discount program, Cabin Creek Health Systems offers their uninsured patients income-based prices. It writes off some or all of their prescription costs.  The 340B drug pricing program requires pharmaceutical companies that are covered under Medicaid and Medicare to offer discounts to healthcare organizations like Cabin Creek Health Systems, which is for […]

West Virginia · 8d

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Utility bills climb in 2027 in Wisconsin, West Virginia, Texas and Virginia, from Alliant Energy’s roughly $8 a month on Jan. 1 to Mon Power’s second step in June

Utility customers in Wisconsin, West Virginia, Texas and Virginia will pay more in 2027, starting with about $8 more a month for a typical Alliant Energy electric customer in Wisconsin on Jan. 1. West Virginia’s Mon Power customers face a second step on June 1. Water and sewer bills in Corpus Christi, Texas, and in […]

Wisconsin · 8d

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McCuskey has made protecting fossil fuel industries a priority. Now he’s investigating climate groups

This article was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight, whose mission is to help West Virginians improve our state by producing “sustained outrage” journalism that exposes abuses of power by government, business, and other institutions. You can make a donation here, or sign up for their newsletters here.

West Virginia · 7d
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Hope Gas Commitment to Community Service Makes It Business of the Month

Tough times bring out the best in people both individually and collectively. That applies to corporations as well. When the rains fell and overwhelmed natural streams, rivers, and man-made drainage systems, bringing disaster to Lewis and Upshur counties, Hope Gas stepped up and stepped in. Yet that is nothing new...

Lewis County, WV · 6d

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West Virginia hemp business facing closure if new federal rules take effect

Over the past three and a half years, Moon Flower Hemp has become a staple of downtown Buckhannon, serving various cannabis products to adults from across West Virginia and beyond. However, decisions made on Capitol Hill are threatening to snuff them out for good.

Buckhannon, WV · 10d

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West Virginia ranks eighth for digital advertising recession resistance

W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia ranks eighth nationally for digital advertising recession resistance, according to a new study by TrafficJunky. West Virginia outranks every neighboring state: Ohio (No. 29), Pennsylvania (No. 30), Kentucky (No. 32), Virginia (No. 33) and Maryland (No. 37). Rhode Island ranks just ahead at No. 7. West Virginia’s 153 ad agencies […]

West Virginia · 7d

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Former Washington Crown Center Reopens As Franklin Crossroads Park, 95% Occupied

The long-struggling Washington Crown Center mall in North Franklin Township has a new name and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Developers held a grand-opening ceremony on Thursday for the retail portion of what's now called Franklin Crossroads Park, marking a visible turn for a property that spent years losing stores and shrinking its footprint.

Washington County, PA · 10d

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Stone Tower Brews hosts winter market with 7 area vendors

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Stone Tower Brews, a Bridgeport spot known for its craft beer and artisan coffee, hosted a winter market Sunday, bringing seven area vendors into its cafe and taproom. Vendors and items. Shoppers browsed handcrafted jewelry, apparel, fresh baked goods and apothecary items. Vendors included Mellow Mamas, Sun...

Bridgeport, WV · 8d

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West Virginia’s proposed 260-mile transmission line raises concerns about farmland and electricity demand

Valley Link Transmission Company proposes approximately 260 miles of new 765-kilovolt power lines between Putnam County, West Virginia, and Frederick County, Maryland, passing through portions of three states. The company is a joint venture involving Dominion Energy, FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy. Plans include new substations in Hardy County, West...

West Virginia · 10d

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LIEAP applications begin mailing November 2 in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applications will start to be mailed by the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), on Monday, November 2, 2026. According to a press release from DoHS, households that secured regular LIEAP benefits during...

West Virginia · 7d

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West Virginia issues red diesel order as Americans face rising costs

West Virginia has opened a new front in the fight against soaring fuel costs, allowing temporary highway use of red-dyed diesel as transportation expenses squeeze businesses and families. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a 60-day state of emergency on October 20, 2026, covering all 55 counties, as diesel prices climbed sharply and threatened essential deliveries.

West Virginia · 11d

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West Virginia stops taxing Social Security for retirees at every income level in the 2026 tax year, the return filed next spring

West Virginia retirees with higher incomes will owe no state income tax on their taxable Social Security benefits for the first time on the 2026 return, which is filed in the spring of 2027. The state’s tax division lists the exemption for taxpayers above the income threshold at 35% for tax year 2024, 65% for... The post West Virginia stops taxing Social Security for retirees at every income level in the 2026 tax year, the return filed next spring appeared first on The Financial Wire .

West Virginia · 10d

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West Virginia to begin mailing energy assistance applications November 2

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) will begin mailing applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on Monday, November 2, 2026, to help eligible households with heating costs. The department’s Bureau for Family Assistance will mail applications to households that received regular LIEAP benefits during the previous […]

West Virginia · 10d

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ToquiNotes: Rewinding to Another Defunct Retailer that Once Called Hills Department Store Plaza Home

Editor's Note: This blog first ran in June of 2019, and it is appearing "as is" in this second running. Here's hoping you enjoy it once again. When it comes to nostalgia on Connect-Bridgeport, few things generate as much traffic than talking about the old Hills Plaza and the other businesses that were associated with it.

Bridgeport, WV · 10d

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Long-Time Clarksburg Business Cuts Ribbon on New Location and Looks to Continue to Work with Youth

Individuals heavily invested in Clarksburg saw another investment become official Wednesday, October 28, as the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for North Central Athletics. The business and its new home are in downtown Clarksburg. It is situated across the roadway from its previous home for...

Clarksburg, WV · 11d

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Youth Voices Rising: Keneisha Bratcher Explores West Virginia Through the Agriculture Beat

Keneisha Bratcher is a recent graduate of Capital High School who attended the Norman Jordan Academy this summer. She came to the workshop ready to learn more about storytelling and interviewing, and left with two new skills: creating videos and talking to people during an interview. During Youth Voices Rising,...

West Virginia · 8d

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Apprentice program to strengthen West Virginia manufacturing workforce

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A new collaboration in the manufacturing industry will train workers of all ages in Kanawha County. The tool-and-die apprenticeship program is a partnership with Gestamp, one of the world’s largest auto parts manufacturers, and the Marshall University Advanced Manufacturing Center. The program is launching in six of Gestamp’s United States […]

South Charleston, WV · 12d