We have no business running a school Our reporting has shown how easily people have founded their own private schools in barns, strip malls and more Salon · Oct 4
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when? The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The states to receive Obamacare refunds are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,… The Economic Times · Oct 1
TikTok Influencers Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatmon Face Arson Charges Over West Virginia House Fire Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatmon face first-degree arson and conspiracy charges after investigators allegedly linked them to a fire at an abandoned Charleston home. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Trump ally urges administration to ‘step back’ and rethink immigration agenda Republican senator Jim Justice of West Virginia criticizes immigration crackdown as ranchers’ associations condemn ICE activity The Guardian - US · Sep 30
Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as Output Recovers November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.095 (-3.06%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday for a second day after gas production returned to near normal after repairs were made to a ruptured gas pipeline in West Virginia, easing supply fears. TC Energy on Sunday notified... Barchart · Sep 29
Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Force Majeure Lifted on Appalachian Pipeline October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.196 (-6.13%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply lower on Monday after a force majeure was lifted on a gas pipeline in West Virginia, reducing fears of a prolonged outage. TC Energy on Sunday notified customers that the force majeure on the... Barchart · Sep 28
West Virginia Dollar General manager charged after asking favors from minor for ‘discount.’ He locks her up and explains it was how he’d been trained An illegal attempt at a quid pro quo. We Got This Covered · Sep 27
Nat-Gas Prices Decline on Hopes Appalachia Pipeline to Be Repaired October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Friday closed down -0.101 (-3.06%). Nat-gas prices retreated Friday after Columbia Gas Transmission said it found the leak in a West Virginia pipeline that prompted a force majeure and expected to fix it over the weekend, easing concerns about an extended outage. On... Barchart · Sep 25
Which states could be hit hardest by Social Security cuts in 2032? These 10 face the biggest potential economic impact If you live in one of these 10 states, a Social Security cut by 2032 could hit your local economy harder than elsewhere. The biggest potential impact is in West Virginia, Mississippi and Vermont, according to the CRFB scenario. The Economic Times · Sep 24
In 1975, West Virginia University opened a driverless transit system built as an experiment; 50 years later, its 67 cars have carried over 100 million trips In 1975, West Virginia University opened America's first large-scale driverless transit system, built as a federal experiment to fix a hilly campus's traffic problems. Fifty years on, the Personal Rapid Transit system's 67 electric cars have carried over 100 million passenger trips, still running daily between five stations, proving that… The Economic Times · Sep 23
8 States Where Retirees Keep More of Their Social Security Income Where you retire can affect how much of your Social Security income ultimately stays in your pocket, even when two retirees receive exactly the same... Saving Advice · Sep 20
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. Medical Daily · Sep 18
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. Bored Panda · Sep 17
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 The Independent UK · Sep 17
The Times of India · Sep 14 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…
The Independent UK · Sep 14 West Virginia football legend arrested on felony strangulation charge Devine, 38, was arrested Sunday by Morgantown police
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 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.
Medical Daily · Sep 10 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.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 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,…
The Times of India · Sep 10 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…
The Times of India · Sep 8 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…
We Got This Covered · Sep 5 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.
The Times of India · Sep 3 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…
The Economic Times · Aug 31 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…
The Conversation · Aug 28 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.