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Thomas Retains Commission Seat And Levies Pass in General Election Vote

One of the biggest races on the ballot for Harrison County was the local race between County Commission President Susan Thomas and challenger Martin Howe. Commission President Thomas has steered the elected body through a number of stormy sessions and controversial issues. Voters rewarded her leadership with a 9,455 to 8,035 win.

Harrison County, WV · 2d

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West Virginia county employees face proposed 24% health insurance hike

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 5,000 West Virginia local government health insurance policyholders could face a 24% premium increase next year, prompting warnings from county officials that rising costs could strain budgets and drive employees away from public service. The proposed increase would affect approximately 32% of local government policyholders...

West Virginia · 1d

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U.S. Army veteran, killed in late October wreck in Buckhannon, provides the gift of life as organ donor

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A U.S. Army veteran killed in an Upshur County accident is being remembered this Veterans Day for giving the gift of life. Thomas “Shayne” Knight, of Jane Lew, died at 35 years old after suffering injuries in a Buckhannon car wreck in late October. His wife, Aislynn Posey, was also killed in the crash.

Buckhannon, WV · 1d

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Appalachian Power announces $17 billion investment in natural gas generation, $7.5 billion for coal plants in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that Appalachian Power plans to invest $17 billion in new natural gas-fired electricity generation in West Virginia, along with an additional $7.5 billion commitment to upgrade existing coal-fired power plants. The $17 billion investment will add 3 gigawatts of natural gas-fired electricity generation, with all new […]

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W.Va. revenue officials advise caution to lawmakers about future economic conditions

CHARLESTON - Despite tax revenue in West Virginia being slightly down in October, overall general revenue fund collections remain above estimates. But state revenue officials advised lawmakers Tuesday to be cautious in thinking about new spending given potential economic factors. Members of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance received a...

West Virginia · 1d

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West Virginian Fashion designer takes on men’s fashion week

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – When you think of the word fashion, images of flashy clothes, bags, and shoes from Italy or Paris probably flood your mind. Well, let’s expand your palette and possibly your closet. LEO, the creative director for LEO, is a native of West Virginia...

Fayette County, WV · 6h

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West Virginia Thanksgiving Travel: Salted I-77 Can Still Ice Over

Charleston, Huntington and Beckley drivers should know why even salted highways can become dangerously icy.

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West Virginia ranked most overweight state in America

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A study has ranked West Virginia as the most overweight and obese state in America for 2026. Personal finance company WalletHub compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across 31 metrics that measured obesity and overweight prevalence, health consequences, and food and fitness. WalletHub officials say their analysis comes as, according […]

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West Virginia targets diabetes care and rural health with nearly $17 million investment

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) - Governor Patrick Morrisey revealed an almost $17 million investment to improve diabetes and chronic-disease care, as well as expand other areas of rural health in the state through seven West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (WV RHTP) awards. According to a press release from the West...

West Virginia · 1d

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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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W.Va. Department of Education briefs lawmakers on proposal for new school funding formula

CHARLESTON – With student enrollment expected to continue trending downward while the estimate cost of educating rural students and those with special needs expected to rise, education officials in West Virginia walked lawmakers through a draft proposal to reform the formula before the courts mandate changes. The Joint Standing...

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LUCAS to Offer Lung Cancer Screening in Mill Creek, Elkins, Buckhannon and Pennsboro

LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Pendleton, Randolph, Upshur, and Ritchie counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, LUCAS will be at:. Pendleton Community Care, Inc. of Franklin from 8 a.m....

Buckhannon, WV · 2d

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West Virginia DOJ launches fraud task force uniting local, state and federal investigators

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A new task force aims to help law enforcement agencies share information and coordinate investigations into fraud affecting West Virginians. Fraud cases can cross city and state lines, making them difficult to investigate, officials said. In Charleston, police frequently see scams targeting older residents, along with romance scams and sextortion, said Sgt. Travis Bailes.

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Crews begin work on hillside at White Hall mine fire landslide site

WHITE HALL, W.Va (WDTV) - Crews and heavy machinery are at work on a hillside on Nellie Lane in White Hall, where a landslide tied to an underground mine fire has threatened homes for weeks. The hillside has been cleared of trees and other debris. The top of the hill,...

White Hall, WV · 2d

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First snowflakes of the season for the Ohio Valley possible on Friday

The last time snowflakes and flurries were seen in the Ohio Valley was almost 7 to 8 months ago in late March or early April. Now with winter back on the way, many across the area could see their first snowflakes since that time. The culprit is a storm system with a strong cold front […]

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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

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Legislative rulemaking committee shoots down changes to Hope Scholarship

An attempt to require all participating schools in the Hope Scholarship program be located in the state was vehemently rejected by lawmakers this week.

West Virginia · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026: Free meals and discounts for veterans in NCWV

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Restaurants and retailers in North Central West Virginia are offering free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Most offers require a valid military ID or other proof of service and many are dine-in only. These offers are available...

Clarksburg, WV · 1d

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Weston celebrates those who served with Veterans Day parade

WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Hundreds of Weston residents lined Main Street on Wednesday for the city’s annual Veterans Day parade, months after flooding destroyed homes and businesses in the community. The July 21 floods forced the community to come together and rebuild. Wednesday’s parade honored those who served.

Weston, WV · 1d