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College presidents talk education partnership, how WVSU is positioning itself for the future at Chamber Business Summit

By Autumn Shelton, BBG West Virginia State University (WVSU), a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) founded in 1891 in the unincorporated community of Institute in Kanawha County continues its […]

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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.

In the era of rural health transformation, one nonprofit is determined to change the story for Appalachia
This week in Affrilachian history: Sept. 6 through Sept. 12

Explore key September moments in Affrilachian history: WV’s first Black legislator, Harlem Renaissance author John Matheus, and John Henry’s legend.

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.

BSU removes Martin, names Cathy Deeb ‘Acting President’

The Bluefield State University Board of Governors voted to withdraw Dr. Darrin Martin’s contract extension over severe financial and operational concerns.

WV Schools superintendent backs Kanawha County protocol for special education and Hope Scholarship

WV State Superintendent Michele Blatt defended Kanawha County's special education re-entry protocol while working to revise parent notification letters.

Black Appalachia Wins 2026 Thomas D. Clark Medallion Award For Literature
ACLU notifies state officials of intent to file lawsuit over ‘unconstitutional underfunding’ of Lincoln County Schools

The ACLU of West Virginia issued a formal lawsuit notification on behalf of Lincoln County, alleging the state's school funding formula is unconstitutional.

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.