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Morrisey’s administration now competing with Justice’s for title of least transparent
West Virginia Watch’s Leann Ray analyzes Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s press relations, FOIA response delays, and state government transparency challenges.
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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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McDowell County Public Records: Sept. 23 through Oct. 6
Official McDowell County public records filed Sept. 23–Oct. 6, 2026, including municipal land transfers, marriage licenses, death certificates, and coal heritage metrics.
Soul Food Scholar Adrian Miller to Join Simpson Memorial’s 160th Anniversary Celebration
The award-winning author will visit Charleston to celebrate the stories preserved through Black churches, kitchens and communities.
Ailey II Brings Blackberry Dance Legacy and Emerging Talent to Charleston
Ailey II will take the stage at the Clay Center on Oct. 14, bringing world-class contemporary dance and a special educational opportunity for local dancers.
This week in Affrilachian history: Oct. 4 through Oct. 10
Discover key milestones in Affrilachian history: Olympic Gold Medal-winning basketball player Vicky Bullett was born, and same sex marriage was legalized in The Mountain State