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The Dr. Cubert Smith Sculpture Trail
By Paula Kaufman Total distance traveled: 19 miles (33 minutes) via I-64 and WV 114 Welcome. Step into the bold, quirky, surreal and unforgettable world of Dr. Cubert Smith. See […]
About Black By God

Centering Black stories and life in all their manifestations
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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WV Senate passes bill to put the state in charge of beekeeping rules
Some lawmakers expressed concern that SB 927 would unfairly take away local control.
WV house committee advances bill that would limit opportunity for low-Income students
House Bill 4587 would prohibit state funds, including student aid, from going to “low-earning” degree programs.






