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Bluefield State University to Host Big Blue Open House Nov. 7

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Prospective students and their families are invited to experience Bluefield State University during Big Blue Open House on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., […]

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Black By God Looks at Three Microschools in West Virginia

Tyler West investigates West Virginia microschools, Hope Scholarship voucher funding, public school closures, and the debate over oversight under SB 268.

Gail Taylor appointed to Morgantown City Council vacancy

'My goal is bringing consensus. I think it helps to have seven people who can get on the same page'

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.

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BBG Documentary Premiering at Hot Springs Film Festival

Black By God, a documentary about West Virginia's Black newspaper, premieres at the 35th Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. Co-directed by Crystal Good and Ashley York for Firelight Media's Homegrown series, with executive producer Stanley Nelson, the film follows the BBG newsroom as it tells the stories of Black West Virginia. It arrives as the Black Press marks 200 years.

Cabell County Public Records: Sept. 23 through Sept. 29

Official Cabell County Land Transfers and Death Certificates, filed Sept. 23–29, 2026, including property deeds in Huntington, Barboursville, Milton, and Kyle Districts.

From West Virginia to Chicago: Black By God Joins National Conversation on Independent Media

Black By God joins independent newsrooms at the 2026 URL Media Convening in Chicago to elevate Black West Virginia stories in national media spaces.

McDowell County Public Records: Sept. 20 through Sept. 26
Death threats, witchcraft, and bigotry, oh my; Berkeley GOP candidate’s racist comments promise another ugly House race

Controversy continues in West Virginia's 91st House District as Republican candidate Chris Clagett faces calls to withdraw over social media posts.