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West Virginia high school cancels classes Wednesday due to ‘pest problem’
CHAPMANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One West Virginia high school has canceled classes for Wednesday due to an ongoing ‘pest problem.’ According to the West Virginia Department of Education, Chapmanville Regional School in Logan County canceled classes...
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Devotees of the mysterious Mothman descend on its West Virginia hometown
POINT PLEASANT, W. Va. — Every September, the streets in this tiny town along West Virginia's border with Ohio are taken over by Mothman, a mysterious creature that, like Bigfoot, has inspired books, movies, podcasts and devoted fans. It's the...
Owner: University of Alabama & American Government
Fairview Church Harvest Festival
WASHINGTON, W.Va . (WTAP) - The Farview Church is a new church in the community. They are hosting a harvest festival to allow the community to connect with them. The event is at the church, which is located at 380 New England Ridge Road in...
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Fans of the mysterious Mothman bring its West Virginia hometown new life
POINT PLEASANT, W. Va. — Every September, the streets in this tiny town along West Virginia's border with Ohio are taken over by Mothman, a mysterious creature that, like Bigfoot, has inspired books, movies, podcasts and devoted fans. It's the...
Owner: White Ash Broadcasting, Inc & American Government
West Virginia Senators Capito, Justice Voted in Favor of ‘Clean’ Continuing Resolution To Fund Government
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The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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The Capitol is seen at dusk as Democrats and Republicans in Congress are angrily blaming each other and refusing to budge from their positions on funding the government, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)...
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West Virginia tourism tops record $9 billion in annual economic impact
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The W.Va. Department of Tourism today announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual tourism economic impact for the first time, outperforming national growth rates. Advertisement Visitor volume to the state...
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Once controversial, Mountaineer war memorial hides at the West Virginia capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Motorists driving along Kanawha Boulevard past the West Virginia Capitol may notice three Civil War monuments prominently arrayed along the lawn. Advertisement One is of a Union soldier wearing a cap, or kepi, of the kind...
Owner: David Sibray
Goldenseal, magazine of West Virginia culture & history, will move to free digital format in partnership with universities
The West Virginia Department of Tourism announced on September 26 “a new era” for Goldenseal, the state magazine of culture and history. “For the first time, Goldenseal content will be available for anyone to read online at no cost. The magazine...
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Two West Virginia schools close early due to bat, bus issues
CHAPMANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Chapmanville High School and Middle School will close an hour early today, the West Virginia Department of Education announced. The high school’s early dismissal comes after a bat was discovered in one of the...
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Demand Increases At Food Banks And Volunteers Support Child Literacy, This West Virginia Morning
Home » WVPB Podcasts » Demand Increases At Food Banks And Volunteers Support Child Literacy, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published September 30, 2025 - 9:59 am On this West Virginia Morning, books are not always readily available for...
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RFD began as a West Virginia experiment
Did you ever wonder about how often we communicate with each other via e-mail? We aren’t talking about text messages here, just e-mail. The United States leads the world in the number of daily e-mails; nearly ten billion every single day. But...
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Letters to the editor: October 1, 2025 (Money pit, immigration, housing and more)
The views and opinions expressed in our letters section are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Hudson Valley One. Submit a letter to the editor at deb@hudsonvalleyone.com. Letter guidelines:...
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Hedgesville and Musselman High School honored for top CTE programs in West Virginia
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal MARTINSBURG — The West Virginia Department of Education recognized Hedgesville High School and Musselman High School for having the best Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in the state. To receive this honor,...
Owner: Michael Showell
60,000 West Virginians risk losing affordable health care as Congress stalls on subsidies
The healthcare of thousands of West Virginians hangs in the balance as lawmakers in Washington D.C. squabble over a bill to keep the federal government running. And so far, West Virginia’s four Republican lawmakers aren’t doing much about it. The...
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West Virginia leaders appreciative of Trump’s large coal investment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Monday, the Trump administration announced a $625 million investment in the nation’s coal industry. Donald Trump The administration’s plan strives to keep the doors open at many coal plants, lower energy costs nationwide,...
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In coal-powered West Virginia, sky-high energy costs strain residents
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As his electricity bill soared in recent years, Martec Washington decided not to replace his broken-down car and started riding the bus. He has taken on multiple jobs, including scheduling surgeries and teaching hip-hop fitness...
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West Virginia officials to open scenic new elk viewing platform on October 1
LOGAN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1 to celebrate the opening of a new elk viewing platform and education center at the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in Holden, near Logan. Advertisement The event...
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Point Park Women’s Soccer Faces Davis & Elkins in Key Matchup
Via Point Park University, 6m ago PITTSBURGH – The Point Park women’s soccer team will head on the road to Elkins, West Virginia for a matchup against Mountain East Conference opponent Davis & Elkins at Nuttall Field. Kick-off is scheduled for...
All Fired Up: West Virginia officials praise Department of Energy plan to reinvigorate coal-fired power
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Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) CHARLESTON — State officials and federal lawmakers are praising a plan from the administration of President Donald Trump to breathe new life into the waning coal-fired power industry, though opponents...
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