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Can council repeal the city’s camping ban?
The Dominion Post - West Virginia
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July 5, 2025
MORGANTOWN — Now that a new lineup has been sworn in, could Morgantown City Council simply repeal the camping ban ordinance upheld by the city’s voters on April 29? Technically, yes. Based on the city charter, there’s nothing preventing it. Is it...
The 12 oldest towns in West Virginia that still exist
West Virginia Explorer
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June 29, 2025
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — While parts of the mountainous interior of West Virginia weren't settled until the early 1900s, two of its present incorporated communities were established before the American Revolution, and 10 were bustling before the...
Thousands of motorists stranded for up to eight hours after heavy rains trigger mudslides in West Virginia
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Mudslide along West Virginia highway strands thousands for more than eight hours
News Tribune - Missouri
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June 29, 2025
Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...
The 11 oldest towns in West Virginia that still exist
West Virginia Explorer
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June 29, 2025
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — While parts of the mountainous interior of West Virginia weren't settled until the early 1900s, two of its present incorporated communities were established before the American Revolution, and 10 were bustling before the...
Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didn't know you needed
Fox News
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West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey tells Fox News Digital how his state is heeding the Make America Healthy Again movement, starting with new "Mountaineer Mile trails" in its 32 state parks that have hiking trails. NEWYou can now listen to...
Travel Berkeley Springs director brings vision, social media savvy
The Morgan Messenger - West Virginia
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July 1, 2025
by Lisa Schauer After an executive search concluded in March, Travel Berkeley Springs, Morgan County’s tourism board, hired a new executive director, Dusty Martin. Dusty Martin, executive director of Travel Berkeley Springs, pictured at the...
How Your Flight Home Could Be Broadcasting Earth's Location to Aliens.
Universe Today
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July 9, 2025
Every time you take off from Heathrow, land at JFK, or pass through any major airport, you might be inadvertently announcing humanity's existence to alien civilizations up to 200 light years away. New research reveals that the radar systems...
In Loving Memory of Creola Violet “Oma” Loyd
The Pocahontas Times - West Virginia
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July 9, 2025
Valedictorian • Trailblazer • Matriarch • Transportation Corps Legend Born and raised in the mountains of Pocahontas County, Creola V. Loyd – known lovingly to many as “Oma” – was a woman who lived with quiet strength, fierce devotion and a deep...
The Mountain State's first settlements: the 10 oldest towns in West Virginia
West Virginia Explorer
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June 29, 2025
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — While parts of the mountainous interior of West Virginia weren't settled until the early 1900s, two of its present municipalities were established before the American Revolution, and 10 were bustling towns before the 1800s....
WV FFA hosting food packing event
WSAZ - West Virginia
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July 9, 2025
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Members of the West Virginia FFA will be hosting a food packing event to support local children and families facing food insecurity this Friday, July 11. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Jackson Hall Pavilion, Cedar Lakes....
The 10 Best Fantasy Books About Angels
The Mary Sue
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July 9, 2025
A flaming wheel covered in eyes! A chimera of wings and light! An unfathomably terrifying divine abomination paradoxically telling you “be not afraid!” While TikTok might try to say otherwise, these examples of “biblically accurate angels” are...
AP News: Mudslide along West Virginia highway strands thousands for more than 8 hours
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...
West Virginia Man Held Girlfriend Hostage, Arrested After High Speed Chase in Maryland
Shore News Network
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June 25, 2025
28 ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. — A West Virginia man was arrested on multiple charges, including kidnapping and assault, after allegedly abducting his ex-girlfriend and fleeing from police during a high-speed chase in Allegany County. Deputies from the...
I've done gig work in all 50 states. Here's how I use apps like Lyft and DoorDash to support my love of travel and food.
Business Insider
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July 4, 2025
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kreskin Torres, a gig worker who has visited each of the 50 US states while working as a ride-hailing driver for Lyft. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. I've been a...
West Virginia Hospital CEOs unite in Washington to protect critical Medicaid funding
The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Hospital Association announced that a delegation of hospital CEOs from across the Mountain State traveled to Washington, D.C., on June 24 to meet with the State’s congressional members to advocate for the...
Mudslide strands thousands on mountainous West Virginia highway for more than 8 hours
CNN
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June 28, 2025
AP — Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...
Tourism: Ruby’s performance inspires confidence
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Editorial - Graphic Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) During last week’s legislative interim meetings, lawmakers got a glimpse at the drive — and success — of Chelsea Ruby, who was reappointed as cabinet secretary for the Department of...
Morrisey Confirms West Virginia National Guard Members in Qatar Are Safe After Iran Strike
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 28, 2025
Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed Monday that all West Virginia National Guard personnel stationed in Qatar are safe and accounted for following a retaliatory missile strike by Iran on a U.S. air base. The attack targeted Al Udeid Air Base near...
Seedy K’s Midweek Dis & Data
Card Chronicle - Kentucky
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July 9, 2025
I wanted to start with U of L football. Honest, I really really did. But just have to mention that film clip first. You know the one. Pat Kelsey answering a question posed by ACC Network’s Wes Durham. (I think it was him.) Glorious Editor posted...