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The Upshur County DHSEM in Buckhannon, WV, released a weather alert on December 10th, 2023. The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, issued a Winter Weather Advisory effective from 7:00 PM on December 10th to 1:00 PM on December 11th, covering Buckhannon and all of Upshur County.

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Here are your West Virginia school closings and delays for tomorrow, Monday, December 11, 2023. According to the West Virginia Department of Education, the following counties are reporting closings or delays for Monday. 2 HOUR DELAY: Barbour Braxton Fayette Grant Hampshire Mercer Mineral Monroe Pendleton Preston Raleigh Randolph Summers Tucker Upshur […]

From discounted retailers to grocery chains that offer exclusive products like Whole Foods, there are so many different reasons to love a particular grocery store. Picking one and deeming it the best is no easy feat since we all have our favorite, but The Daily Meal did exactly that.

Brace for a shift in weather as snowfall in southern West Virginia concludes early Monday, paving the way for a warmer, drier pattern later in the week. Stay tuned for Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill's Winterplace Snowmaking Forecast and the comprehensive 7-day forecast.

(WOWK) — The unseasonably warm air has moved away Sunday, only to be replaced by developing snow with some respectable accumulations called for in the higher terrain areas of West Virginia. There are winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings in effect in some areas. Cold air will advance and meet the existing rain Sunday […]

A popular retail chain recently opened another new location in West Virginia. Read on to learn more. On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the popular tool store chain Harbor Freight celebrated the grand opening of its newest West Virginia location in Fairmont, according to a press announcement posted on the company's corporate website.

Despite having some of the worst roads in the country, according to several recent studies, West Virginians are actually in the top five best drivers.

The Upshur County Sheriff's Office posted an update saying it located and arrested the man it was seeking to identify on Friday.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near buckhannon.

Experience the joy of Christmas at the first ever Holly Jolly Grinchmas event! With food, gifts, contests, and a chance to meet the Grinch, this inclusive event brings holiday cheer to local kids. Donations of nonperishable food or pet supplies are welcomed. Watch out, the Grinch might steal Christmas!

In a meeting room at the Elk Valley Branch Library, Jason Dees is running the show. Frosting cookies and playing games with his friends and their caregivers, he looks from one person to the next, offering advice and making sure everyone feels included.  “Jason, you are teaching the next class,” Chris Peters, his legal guardian, […] As officials delay, more West Virginians with disabilities are being confined to mental hospitals appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia, October. Friday night football. The Oak Hill Red Devils are hosting the Buckhannon Buccaneers. In small town America, Friday night football is a big deal. Zach Davis, head coach for the Buccaneers, described what's ahead for the area's young people: "Our kids, some are gonna go to college and then go into some sort of professional career. A lot of 'em will go be a blue-collar worker, whether that's at Walmart, or a local business, or some sort of convenience store.""I notice you're not mentioning the mines," said Koppel. "This used to be – this is coal country right...

GHENT, W.Va. (WVNS) – A West Virginia best-selling author was nominated for two awards for one of her mystery novels. Storm Young’s book, “The Pen Pal: A West Virginia Mystery,” is the author’s first-ever book. Her book details two pen pals who become the best of friends, only for one to suddenly go missing.  The novel […]

West Virginia boasts a rich history, natural beauty, and cultural diversity, yet it grapples with significant challenges, including poverty, unemployment, opioid addiction, and environmental degradation. One prominent indication of these issues is the noticeable decrease in population affecting numerous counties. As per the 2020 Census, West Virginia experienced a 3.2%...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Lawmakers are gathering at the West Virginia State Capitol for December Interims. The teacher shortage was a topic of discussion Sunday in the Joint Standing Committee meeting on education. The Grow Your Own program is designed to help high schoolers who want to pursue a...

West Virginia teachers' unions demand legislative change following a second PEIA premium rate hike this year. The unions argue for a law change on how rising medical expenses are split between the government and its employees. The recent 10.5% rate hike follows a 24.2% increase earlier this year.

This week in West Virginia, several incidents have occurred that highlight the importance of safety and vigilance. These incidents include a murder case involving a journalism student, an arrest for bond violation and drug possession, federal indictments of ex-correctional officers in connection with the death of an inmate, and a warning about a "Grandparent Scam" targeting senior citizens during the holiday season.

Three hundred million dollars will be on the line for Gov. Jim Justice and his family’s network of companies during a Monday morning hearing in a small town courtroom. For many years, Justice was described as West Virginia’s only billionaire, but Forbes downgraded him after 2021 debt disputes. Justice’s political persona has been as a businessman who can buzz the numbers. He is currently running as a Republican for U.S. Senate.

In a devastating incident on April 5, 2023, Rodney Seahorn, 48, left a White Oak residence, embarking on a fateful journey northward towards Gilmer. At the intersection of FM 1844 and State Highway 300, Seahorn, allegedly traveling illegally and in the wrong lane, collided with a husband and wife on their way to Longview to celebrate the wife's birthday. The wife, who was 7 and a half months pregnant, sustained critical injuries.

(WOWK) – StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict big changes moving across the region overnight as a cold front moves through. The strongest storms in our region will pass over eastern Kentucky, but everyone will see overnight thunderstorms and gusty overnight winds. No risk of tornadoes or hail overnight. Take a look at the slideshow below when […]