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BSU issues statement regarding death of a student
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Bluefield State University confirms the death of a BSU student following an incident at Brush Creek Falls on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Local and state authorities responded […]
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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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Ditch The Vape: Community Campaign to Raise Awareness About Youth and Adult Vaping Set for September 8
Mayor Amy Goodwin proclaims Sept. 8 ‘Ditch The Vape Day’ in Kanawha County, led by Dr. Robert L. Haley, III and community partners to promote youth cessation.
WV NAACP demands moratorium on data centers, microgrids; Opposes HB 2014
The WV NAACP unanimously passed a resolution demanding a moratorium on High Impact Data Centers and the repeal of HB 2014 over local control and water concerns.
