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For some West Virginians, a historic $450M Chemours settlement over forever chemicals is too little, too late

Parkersburg residents react to Chemours' historic $450M PFAS settlement as federal drinking water protections face potential rollbacks and long-term health harms linger.

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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.

What You Missed at Morgantown City Council

A resident asked council members to overturn the city's camping ban, and the council passed several resolutions and ordinances related to zoning, city planning and transportation.

Debate over dog poop dominates Charleston City Council discussion 

“We have transparency and term limit bills waiting to be heard. This is what this body is going to consider?”

Roane County Commission joins local governments opposing Valley North transmission line

The 260-mile project, which has faced widespread public scrutiny, would cut through 15 West Virginia counties.

Rural WV Residents Oppose Proposed Massive Valley North Power Line

It was standing room only for the public comment portion of the Roane County Commission meeting held on Thursday, July 23. About 40 people packed a room of the county courthouse in the small town of Spencer, the county seat. Sometimes raising hands, sometimes stridently calling out questions and comments, the people in the crowd were obviously up in arms. The common thread of these remarks was clear. People wanted to know what the county commissioners are going to do about the proposed massive high voltage power line buildout dubbed the Valley North Project.

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The return of Rand, WV’s Donnie Blue Father’s Day Cookout

For decades, my dad's cookout was the event of the year for our small community. I decided to revive it.

A small WV town discovered an unmarked slave cemetery. They spent Juneteenth honoring the dead.

Over 100 people came to the dedication ceremony for the Fairfax Slave Ceremony in Preston County.

City of Charleston increases cost to rent baseball facilities, changes way Parks & Recreation rental fees are approved

Here’s what you missed at the Charleston City Council Finance Committee Meeting on Jun. 15