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Hidden In A Small West Virginia Town, A Five-Story Marble Courthouse Rivals Any Big-City Capitol

A county courthouse from the 1890s still handles everyday paperwork like vital records and vehicle registration. The building is old, but it is still working. Its stone walls rise above a narrow mountain downtown, and its tower can look almost out of place there. I like how a coalfield county built something this bold for a town tucked between steep ridges.

Welch, WV · 1d
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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Why NBC's TODAY show was in this tiny Eastern KY town to ‘tell America's story.'

A crew from NBC’s TODAY show on Friday was at Tomahawk in Martin County to document the “area’s rich musical heritage, strong community spirit, and commitment to cultural learning,” said James Leon Webb, President and Board Chairman of Stidham Old Time Music Association. “Their visit to the Stidham Old Time Music Association and James Webb Musical Repair and Sales will highlight the value of preserving old-time music traditions, enjoying hands-on musical fun, and attending a community jam at the music shop.” Webb said the show also would visit Martin County High School to feature the Pick and Bow after-school program. Entertainment Weekly reported in September that Harry Smith, 75, was set to host a new on-air segment called “Common Good” that will feature stories across “TODAY,” “NBC Nightly News,” and live events that air on NBC News. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I have done for so long: tell America’s story,” Smith told People in a statement. “I have long believed that there is more that unites us than divides us. It’s in our bones. It’s part of America’s DNA.” The air date wasn’t immediately available Friday morning, and representatives from TODAY didn’t immediately provide

Martin County, KY · 1d

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THIS WEEK IN WV HISTORY: Nov. 8–14

Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Nov. 8, 1936: It’s Wheeling Steel, a half-hour musical variety radio program, debuted over WWVA in Wheeling. The program was an instant success with local audiences and later became a nationwide sensation.

West Virginia · 1d
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West Virginia Watch

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Guilty plea scheduled for former WV delegate Elliott Pritt

Former Fayette County Del. Elliott Pritt is scheduled to plead guilty next week.

West Virginia · 2d

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Approved amendments to the Virginia Constitution are facing legal challenges

Tuesday night voters approved an amendment to the Virginia Construction that enshrines the right to abortion, contraception, and fertility care. However, the yes vote is already facing several lawsuits seeking to prevent the certification of the changes. That includes a hearing in Tazewell County next Tuesday. Han Jones, Campaign Manager...

Virginia · 2d

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Fayette County Courthouse News: Oct. 29–Nov. 4, 2026

Plateau District; 4.28-acre surface tract on Meadow Fork School Road. Plateau District; Lot 5, Section 2, Edgewood Hills, containing approximately 0.22 acre. Cindy K. Hannah and Justin Wood → Susan Hofstetter. Oak Hill; Lots 19 and 20 on Highland Avenue and Rosemont Avenue, and part of Lot 7, Woods.

Fayette County, WV · 2d

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Backroads and Backstories | Feat of Clay County

CLAY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The random spinning region wheel landed on Clay County for this week’s edition of Backroads and Backstories. The county is home to an attraction that offers a unique way of taking in peak fall colors. Rail Explorers has divisions in six states. Their Elk River...

Clay County, WV · 3d

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Charleston officials announce modified trash collection dates for 2026 holiday season

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — City officials have announced changes in refuse and recycling collection schedules for Charleston. Modifications will be made for the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, according to a news release from the city. NOVEMBER 23-27 Tuesday pickup changes Monday, Nov. 23. Wednesday pickup...

Charleston, WV · 17h

WVNS

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Fayette County man sentenced for federal gun crime

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A man from Fayette County was sentenced for a federal gun crime. According to a press release from the United States Department of Justice, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 45-year-old Eddie Daivon Morgan, of Mount Hope, was sentenced to ten years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, […]

Fayette County, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Steps toward Wyoming County manufacturing expansion announced by Governor Morrisey

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council would help an industrial park in Wyoming County and create new jobs. According to a press release, the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council would be able to help the John D. Rockefeller Industrial Park in […]

Wyoming County, WV · 3d

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Democrats gain 14 seats in West Virginia Legislature

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Democrats made significant gains in the West Virginia Legislature during Tuesday’s general election, flipping several Republican-held seats in both the House of Delegates and State Senate, although Republicans will still maintain a supermajority in both chambers. According to unofficial election results, Democrats increased their representation in the 100-member House of Delegates […]

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WVNS

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WV Board of Medicine President Dr. Challa honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – The President of the West Virginia Board of Medicine, Dr. Kishore K. Challa, was honored for his lifetime achievement in the field of cardiology. According to a Facebook post, the West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology bestowed the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Challa. WVU Cardiology Chair […]

West Virginia · 2d

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Exit on U.S. 35 to close through Nov. 9

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Putnam Business Park Drive exit on U.S. 35 will be closed starting tomorrow, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation. WVDOT says the exit will be closed from 8 a.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. The closure is to allow for...

Putnam County, WV · 2d

The Money Overview

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Cabell County, W.Va. homeowners 65 and older must file by Dec. 1 for next year’s $20,000 homestead exemption

Cabell County, W.Va. homeowners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, have until Dec. 1 to file for a homestead exemption that removes the first $20,000 of assessed value from an owner-occupied home’s tax base. The Cabell County Assessor says the filing window opens July 1 and closes Dec. 1. Dec. 1, […] The post Cabell County, W.Va. homeowners 65 and older must file by Dec. 1 for next year’s $20,000 homestead exemption appeared first on The Money Overview .

Cabell County, WV · 17h

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Gov. Morrisey announces $3.2 million initiative to provide clean drinking water to 5,000 homes in McDowell, Mingo counties

WELCH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced a $3.2 million water filtration initiative aimed at providing cleaner, more dependable drinking water to approximately 5,000 households in McDowell and Mingo counties. The initiative will focus on households that rely on private wells, springs or cisterns rather than municipal water systems. State officials estimate the […]

Mcdowell County, WV · 2d

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Wyoming County Courthouse News: Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2026

Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Inc. → Angelia Armstrong Brown. 3.93 acres on the waters of Clear Fork of the Guyandotte River, Oceana. Don Adkins and Teresa Adkins → Anthony J. Foltz and Lanie M. Craig. 1.57 acres south of County Route 5, on Marsh Fork of Cabin...

Wyoming County, WV · 1d

WVNS

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U.S. Postal Service to be closed in observance of Veterans Day

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — U.S. Postal Service office locations will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. According to a press release, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, all USPS post office locations will be closed for Veterans Day, and retail services and regular mail delivery will continue on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The release stated […]

Charleston, WV · 1d

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Step by Step to become Boys & Girls Clubs of Central West Virginia

CHARLESTON A nonprofit organization serving children and families in southern West Virginia is preparing for a new identity as it moves toward joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Step by Step, Incorporated has announced plans to become a chartered member of the national organization and transition to a...

Logan County, WV · 10h

WDTV

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W.Va. Attorney General announces lawsuit against social media company

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a lawsuit against a social media company for its alleged role in harming West Virginia kids, including two West Virginia children who died after being sextorted on the platform. McCuskey filed suit in Kanawha County Circuit Court Thursday against...

West Virginia · 2d

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 .

Kanawha County, WV · 1d