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West Virginia poised to become East Coast power hub with massive energy expansion
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (179+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - West Virginia is preparing for a dramatic expansion of its power generation capacity. Governor Patrick Morrisey outlined plans during the National Governors Association winter meeting that reflect the state's emerging role in powering the nation's technology sector....
ONE YEAR LATER: McDowell County Schools reflect on a year of resilience
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (87+ words) MCS prioritized project-based learning and essential skills so children wouldn't feel a lack of instruction similar to that of COVID. ONE YEAR LATER: McDowell County Schools reflect on a year of resilience High school girls will look to hit the…...
Bluefield prepares city park improvements ahead of America’s 250th birthday
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (151+ words) BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - The city of Bluefield is prepping for America's 250th birthday, with celebrations taking place at the Bluefield City Park. Before the party begins, the Parks and Recreation Department are planning some big projects for the grounds, including new…...
Housing crisis traps thousands in the two Virginias in unhappy marriages
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (246+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - A new study reveals that 36% of West Virginians and 19% of Virginians cannot afford to divorce, despite wanting to leave their marriages. According to new research from Henderson & Henderson Attorneys at Law, West Virginia ranks second in…...
WVBE President releases statement requesting unity with the state
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (224+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The President of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE), L. Paul Hardesty, has released a statement requesting unity with the Governor and the state Legislature. The statement, released without much context, highlights what Hardesty says are "bad…...
Nearly 200 youth advocates rally at WV Capitol for tobacco prevention funding
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (140+ words) Nearly 200 youth advocates rally at WV Capitol for tobacco prevention funding'WVVA CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Roughly 200 youth advocates and health advocates from across West Virginia gathered at the state Capitol Monday to demand increased funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs…...
ONE YEAR LATER: Recovery efforts continue in Mercer Co.
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (50+ words) ONE YEAR LATER: Recovery efforts continue in Mercer Co.WVVA ONE YEAR LATER: Recovery efforts continue in Mercer Co. Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, capturing his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at the ic ONE YEAR LATER: Agents…...
Want to help Make It Shine? West Virginia’s mission to become the nation’s cleanest state
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (327+ words) Help make West Virginia the cleanest state in the nation! The Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup is coming April 6-19. WEST VIRGINIA (WVVA) - The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is calling on everyone to help accomplish an ambitious goal: making…...
ONE YEAR LATER: Commemorating responding agencies of the Two Virginias
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (93+ words) TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - "Put yourself or your parents in this situation and you would not think it was okay, you would have something done." Comparatively, Monroe County saw less damage than others in Southern West Virginia, yet the community still…...
ONE YEAR LATER: Agents of change provide aid in McDowell Co., Wyoming Co.
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (91+ words) SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA (WVVA) - "Put yourself or your parents in this situation and you would not think it was okay, you would have something done." Comparatively, Monroe County saw less damage than others in Southern West Virginia, yet the community…...