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Sipping Lemonade With A Queen: What Mrs. Lucia Bacote James Taught Me on the Legacy Lives Podcast About Legacy, Faith, and Aging in Full Bloom

There is a moment in Growing Together: Legacy Lives, a podcast hosted by the brilliant mother-daughter duo Dr. Jenée and Dr. Chloé Walker, who have West Virginia roots of their own, when the host describes listening to Mrs. Lucia Bacote James as sitting on a grand porch in Atlanta, sipping lemonade from crystal glasses. I know exactly what she means. When I first pressed play on the episode, “Generational Wisdom: Aging with Grace,” I didn’t realize I was about to receive a masterclass, not just in aging gracefully, but in living fully, loving fiercely, and leaving something behind that matters.

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State officials uncertain on current scope of West Virginia microschools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia defined microschools in law in 2022 as tuition-charging alternatives to public school, private school, homeschooling and learning pods. But the state cannot provide a complete count of how many microschools are operating or how many students attend them. The Treasurer’s Office says 1,709 students have connected with microschools through the Hope Scholarship portal this school year — its “closest available estimate” of enrollment. The figure does not include students attending without Hope.

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How to drive safely when black ice is on the roads

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With the wet roads and temperatures dropping quick this week, black ice could be a real possibility. So here are a few things you can do to stay safe on the roads. Hunter Tolliver, a firefighter with Beckley Fire Department, said there are several easy things you can do to keep […]

Beckley, WV · 4h

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West Virginia State Police updates lawmakers on fighting sextortion

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s been a year, nearly to the day, since Bryce Tate, a sophomore at Nitro High School, died, a victim of sextortion. A professional extortionist enticed Bryce to send compromising pictures of himself, pretending to be a teenage girl, before demanding money. “They wanted $500,”...

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West Virginia Package Theft Alert as Thanksgiving, Christmas Near in Charleston, Huntington

Residents are encouraged to watch doorsteps and protect holiday packages as November deliveries increase.

Charleston, WV · 2d

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DOT announces construction contracts awarded for West Virginia roadways

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Transportation officials announced 20 construction projects are moving forward in West Virginia. A news release from the Department of Transportation outlined contracts for several projects within the WCHS-TV viewing area:. CALHOUN COUNTY. J.F. Allen Company will use $2.6 million for a paving project on Route...

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Brief Thursday Morning Rain Gives Way to Windy Cold in Maryland As Garrett County and Snowshoe West Virginia Pick up Mountain Snow

MARYLAND — What once looked like a possible storm for the Mid-Atlantic is now expected to bring only brief rain to most of Maryland on Thursday morning. The surface system is moving faster than the upper-level support needed to strengthen it, cutting down its impact for Baltimore, Washington, and central Maryland. Conditions will turn windy, cooler, and dry later Thursday, while snow still falls over the mountains of western Maryland and West Virginia.

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HealthNet Called to Scene after Propane Explosion

A late morning alert earlier this week from the Harrison-Taylor 911 Center for “burns” resulted in an individual needing to be flown for treatment. According to multiple reports, the individual was a male. He suffered injuries in a propane explosion, according to first responders. The injuries were serious...

Shinnston, WV · 23h

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This Week in West Virginia History

Charleston, W.Va. – 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. 11, 1922: Jane Taylor Cox George was born in Possum Hollow, Roane County. As a 4-H leader, she introduced young people to...

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West Virginia coal producers call for tax breaks to remain competitive

West Virginia wants to produce more power, and coal producers say the state also needs to make it more competitive to produce the coal used in steelmaking. At an energy summit Thursday, Morrisey announced Appalachian Power plans to invest about $17 billion in three natural-gas power plants. “In addition to...

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Secretary of State Warner calls for ‘uniformity’ in elections, hints at opening Republican primary

The West Virginia Secretary of State all but asked the state GOP to return to open primaries.

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West Virginia PSC approves rate adjustment for Mountaineer Gas effective Jan. 1

State regulators have approved a rate adjustment for gas service that will impact West Virginia customers. An order from the Public Service Commission permits Mountaineer Gas to increase infrastructure replacement and expansion program rates. The PSC said the move will result in the average residential customer’s monthly bill increasing by...

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West Virginia Marine veterans celebrate the Corps’ 251st birthday

WEST VIRGINIA, (WOWK) — The United States Marine Corps turned 251 years old on Tuesday. The Continental Congress authorized the formation of two battalions of Marines on Nov. 10, 1775, and West Virginians have answered the call to serve in the Corps for generations, taking part in nearly every major American conflict since. One Marine […]

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Monthly audits, handwritten logs driving day care closures despite state law requirements

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Despite the West Virginia State Legislature passing a landmark childcare subsidies law in 2026, monthly audits and handwritten attendance logging are pushing providers to their breaking point. HB 4191 was passed in 2026 after years of advocacy by child care providers. It passed both chambers by wide bipartisan margins but went […]

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Taylor County BOE consults legal counsel over Flemington School closure proposal

The Taylor County Board of Education brought in legal counsel at their Monday special meeting following discussions concerning the possible closure of Flemington Elementary School.

Taylor County, WV · 2d

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WVDEP and WV Dept. of Health seeking applicants for Water is Medicine

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Health opened applications for the Water is Medicine funding opportunity following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement in McDowell County on November 4, 2026. The program is aimed at expanding access to water testing and filtration as well as installation […]

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Democrats ask W.Va. leaders to seek AG opinion on Auditor Mark Hunt's deed signings

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Democratic lawmakers are asking legislative leaders to seek a formal attorney general’s opinion about State Auditor Mark Hunt’s handling of delinquent property tax deeds. A West Virginia Watch report raised questions about nine deeds Hunt personally signed for a company connected to a...

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McCuskey says he’s working with West Virginia Rivers Coalition toward a resolution to a lawsuit over sweeping subpoenas

A resolution would include McCuskey withdrawing his demand for a decade of documents from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and 350.org. McCuskey says he’s working with West Virginia Rivers Coalition toward a resolution to a lawsuit over sweeping subpoenas appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

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WTAP to air South Harrison @ Williamstown WVSSAC H.S. Football Playoff Game

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The opening round of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission football playoffs starts Friday, November 13. WTAP will air the opening round matchup between the #12 South Harrison Hawks and #5 Williamstown Yellowjackets. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm on Friday, November 13 at Williamstown High School.

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