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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…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

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.

The Conversation · Aug 28

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.…

Bored Panda · Aug 27

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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.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

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.

The Conversation · Aug 18

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.

Reason · Aug 17

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

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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

The Independent UK · Aug 12

The data centers are coming. Is Congress ready?

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…

Roll Call · Aug 12

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.

We Got This Covered · Aug 11

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…

The Times of India · Aug 9

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…

The Times of India · Aug 8

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.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Ukrop’s meals sold at major supermarkets are recalled over contamination fears

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, based in Richmond, Virginia , is recalling approximately 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products due to potential contamination with metal slivers. The recall , announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, affects specific products including 62.4-oz. and 14.8-oz. Ukrop's…

The Independent UK · Aug 4

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

Fire rainbow lights up the sky over West Virginia

The rare occurrence takes a very special set of circumstances

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed

Communities across north central West Virginia are left picking up the pieces in the wake of another major flood

We Got This Covered · Jul 28

West Virginia Republican Delegate resigns after being accused of luring 8th grader on Roblox into sex acts

"The West Virginia Republican Party has zero tolerance for the exploitation or abuse of children."

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Not a techie or doctor, this 11-year-old from West Virginia is set to become America's youngest certified welder. Here's how much he could earn

An eleven-year-old boy named Tatum Franklin is becoming one of the youngest certified welders. He has explored many skills, including aviation and 3D printing. The welding profession faces a significant shortage of skilled workers in the United States. Tatum's early training offers him a substantial career advantage in this field.…

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Salon · Jul 27

Tax-funded private schools are wild west

State legislatures are steering money to private schools with far-reaching consequences

The Times of India · Jul 24

The largest national forest in the US spans 17 million acres and hides the world's biggest temperate rainforest

Tongass National Forest in Alaska spans seventeen million acres of diverse terrain. This vast area contains the world's largest intact temperate rainforest ecosystem. Its landscape features rainforests, glaciers, islands, and ocean channels. Abundant wildlife, including bears, salmon, eagles, and whales, inhabits this region. Indigenous communities and visitor attractions are also…

Medical Daily · Jul 24

CDC Confirms Over 4,100 Cyclospora Cases Across 41 States as Michigan Outbreak Hits 7,664

CDC confirms 4,173 Cyclospora cases in 41 states as of July 23, 2026. Michigan alone has 7,664 cases and 160 hospitalizations. Here is what to stop eating and who is most at risk.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Who Is Elliott Pritt? Republican Lawmaker Faces Calls to Resign After Allegedly Grooming 15-Year-Old

West Virginia Delegate David Elliott Pritt faces charges of enticement of a minor, accused of exploiting a teenager through online platforms. The arrest has sparked bipartisan calls for his resignation.

The Independent UK · Jul 23

2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor's office says

Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week

The Times of India · Jul 23

West Virginia flash floods: 2 missing, 500 National Guard troops deployed as torrential rain batters state

Torrential rain triggered widespread flash flooding across West Virginia, leaving at least two people missing, inundating homes and businesses, and prompting a statewide emergency declaration as rescue teams raced to reach stranded residents.

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Republican delegate charged with soliciting a minor on Roblox and Snapchat – and he’s a teacher

West Virginia lawmaker Elliott Pritt, a married father-of-four, accused of commencing a sexual relationship with an underage girl he allegedly began grooming online in 2024

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