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Charleston native and pioneering Black journalist Tony Brown dies at 93
Remembering Tony Brown: The iconic host of Tony Brown’s Journal and Howard University dean began his historic journalism journey at Charleston’s Garnet High School.
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Black By God is a community-led news organization that aims to provide a more nuanced portrayal of the Black Experience in West Virginia and Appalachia. Our name is a riff on the colloquial phrase West ‘by God’ Virginia that claims a unique place in central Appalachia.
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Farm to Families: McDowell County looks to its agricultural community to fight food insecurity
McDowell County’s Farm to Families program provides 50 vulnerable households with $40/week in locally grown produce, tackling food deserts and economic equity.
Charleston City Council advances bill for West Side rezoning
Several councilmembers spoke shared concerns about the reasoning behind the rezoning and its potential effect on housing security.
Guest Editorial: The future of Appalachia starts at home
BSU President Dr. Darrin Martin outlines how higher education, industry, and government must collaborate to keep technical talent in Southern West Virginia.
Two Bluefield State University students selected as NASA WV Space Grant Ambassadors
Bluefield State University students Gabrielle Justice and Danaye Walters have been selected as NASA West Virginia Space Grant Ambassadors for 2026–2027.
Community members, WWE, step up to assist autistic man after bullying incident at North Charleston Community Center
After a public assault broke his noise-canceling Beats, Kshawn Foye received community support, replacement headphones, and a special invitation from WWE.
A 150-foot jump and millions of views: ‘America’s Viral Bungee’ is located in West Virginia
Dubbed ‘America’s Viral Bungee,’ The Great Bungee Company in Harpers Ferry offers a 150-foot drop that turns regional tourism into viral content creation.