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Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia Get $500,000 Each for Faith-Based Youth Drug Prevention as National Overdose Deaths Fall

HHS gave Alabama, Kansas, and West Virginia $500,000 each for faith-based youth drug prevention. What the awards fund and what remains unclear.

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Woman Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Her Husband On The Toilet For 19 Hours Before He Passed Away

A West Virginia woman was arrested after authorities accused her of leaving her frail husband on a toilet for about 19 hours before he passed away.

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West Virginia woman accused of leaving husband on the toilet for 19 hours while he died

Margaret Rog reportedly made statements to authorities that indicated she was aware that her husband needed help — but declined to get him any

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Family donates 47 acres to expand Audra State Park

In a heartfelt gesture, a West Virginia family has gifted 47 acres to Audra State Park, commemorating the legacy of Victor Thacker’s great-great-grandparents, Jacob and Sarah Thacker. This donation enriches the park's landscape and opens up new opportunities for future trail development. Park officials conveyed their sincere appreciation for this…

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West Virginia football legend arrested on felony strangulation charge

Devine, 38, was arrested Sunday by Morgantown police

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Taylor Made Singer Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth Dies at 56 as Cause of Death Remains Unknown

Taylor Made country singer Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth has died at his Clarksburg home aged 56, with his family remembering a life split between music, trucking and time outdoors.

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Nearly Six in 10 U.S. Counties Have No Public Air Monitor as States Limit Community Pollution Data

Government air monitors fell by nearly half in 20 years, and three states limit community pollution data. Here is what it means for families with asthma.

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Brian Duckworth death reason: West Virginia country music singer, who performed with family band Taylor Made, dies at 56

The music world mourns the loss of Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, who passed away at the age of fifty-six. The cherished country artist was a beloved member of the Taylor Made family band and held a steadfast job as the 'Truck Boss' while driving a dump truck. His passion for music,…

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Elk Herd Roaming Farther: Reintroduced West Virginia animals test new range; tourism tours expand

West Virginia's elk restoration initiative is flourishing, with the herd expanding to around 130 individuals alongside numerous native calves. Elk are venturing into new territories, showcasing a robust population increase. This revival not only highlights the animals' successful reintroduction into their habitat but also boosts local tourism, marking a remarkable…

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In 1895, lightning ignited a massive West Virginia gas well, sending flames 200 feet into the sky as crowds gathered to witness one of America’s most extraordinary fires

In a remarkable display, a West Virginia gas well suffered a fiery explosion triggered by a lightning strike. Discovered in 1895, this vast gas reservoir was tough to control with the limited technology of the era. For two hours, flames leaped 150 to 200 feet into the sky until the…

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West Virginia dad hooks something massive while fishing, while his scared son says it’s a shark – now he could see a $20k payout

It took a 20-minute battle to get it in his net.

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A West Virginia high school built in 1923 has reopened 103 years later as a 40-room hotel, with its old classrooms turned into guest rooms and gathering spaces

A historic high school in West Virginia, originally established in 1923, has been beautifully transformed into a 40-room boutique hotel. The once-abandoned classrooms now serve as cozy guest rooms and inviting lounges, offering visitors a unique stay. This renovation breathes new life into a campus that had been closed for…

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In 1996, West Virginia's BRWA and WVWRI developed a plan to treat Swamp Run’s acid mine drainage. 28 years later, 2 projects had dramatically improved the stream’s pH with lasting gains

Swamp Run in Upshur County, West Virginia, faced decades of water quality problems caused by acid mine drainage from buried coal refuse left by abandoned surface coal mines. The Buckhannon River Watershed Association and West Virginia Water Research Institute developed and completed two treatment projects, in 2016 and 2020, to…

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Immigration enforcement is supplying a long-standing economic market for prisoners

In January 2026, during Operation Country Roads, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and state and local law enforcement detained roughly 600 immigrants across West Virginia.

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Couple Keeps Adopting Kids After Having Their Own Until They End Up With A Family Of 39

Being a parent to one child has its challenges and pains. And, of course, you endure more headaches as you multiply that number. Now, can you imagine having 37 kids? It may seem unheard of, but this West Virginia couple proved that it can work, $50,000 in grocery expenses aside.…

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Two States Sit Nearly Twenty Four Points Apart on Kindergarten Measles Coverage with Very Different Exemption Laws

West Virginia reports 98.9 percent kindergarten MMR coverage, and Idaho 75.2 percent. Here is how the two states' exemption laws differ.

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Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds – and the harm lasts for years

When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn’t worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms came frequently in summer. While the creek in front of her home would often rise, water never came close enough to be a concern.

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West Virginia Wants To Use Data Centers To Eliminate Its Income Tax

The state's plan to attract large infrastructure projects is full of administrative hurdles and concedes many of the bad arguments made by NIMBY critics.

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In 1958, the U.S. government hid a 112,544-square-foot congressional bunker beneath a luxury hotel in West Virginia. 35 years later, its secret was revealed, exposing a fully operational underground government built for nuclear war

A secret underground bunker was built beneath The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. This facility was designed to shelter Congress during a nuclear attack on Washington. For over thirty years, its existence remained hidden from the public and guests. The bunker contained essential facilities to sustain government operations for ninety…

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West Virginia couple arrested after child found living in feces, vomit and decomposing trash, cops say

Child Protective Services was called to the scene, and custody of the child has been transferred to a grandparent

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TUCKER COUNTY, W.Va. — Tucked in a deep-red district in West Virginia, two tiny tourist towns rest high up in the Allegheny Mountains along the Blackwater River, nestled alongside grand waterfalls, winding hollows and scenic overlooks. And soon, 10,000 acres between the towns of Thomas and Davis and spanning into…

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West Virginia man is charged with destroying license plate cameras. Then 20,000 people online offer him alibis: ‘Couldn’t have been him’

Netizens jumped in to save him.

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Did Dalton Ain’t Worried and Sako breakup? YouTuber’s emotional video, ‘DV’ claims and arrest reports raise questions

YouTuber Dalton Ain't Worried recently posted a heartfelt video that has triggered speculation about a potential split with his wife Sako. Observers have pointed out the couple's scarce public appearances lately, fueling rumors of marital strife. Additionally, unverified reports of an arrest in West Virginia from February have emerged, though…

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Inside the US town where cell phones barely work because scientists are listening to the universe

In the mountains of eastern West Virginia sits Green Bank, a town of roughly 150 people where using a cell phone, running a Wi-Fi router, or operating a microwave near the town centre is not just impractical; it is against the law. Green Bank sits at the heart of the…

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Black Lung Hits Highest Rate Since 1978 Among Veteran Central Appalachian Miners, Federal Data Show

New NIOSH data show one in three veteran central Appalachian coal miners tested positive for black lung, the highest rate since 1978.

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