John James Davis was shocked to learn that the Virginia Convention had endorsed secession on April 17, 1861. A Clarksburg lawyer, he was devoted to the Union and believed the decision was wrong. A few ...

Since 1863, West Virginians have celebrated June 20 as independence day for the state and its people. West Virginia broke free of a Commonwealth of Virginia government that spent decades prioritizing ...

The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia ...

Almost 22% of U.S. residents age 5 and older spoke a language other than English at home, double the share from four decades ...

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of veteran grave markers in McDowell County, West Virginia, but the investigation is ongoing as authorities search for additional suspects ...

Beckley is steeped in history, dating back decades. So the Parks and Recreation Department, Raleigh County Historical Society ...

As McDowell County residents continue to clean up after February flooding, bridges are still one of the biggest issues. ...

The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia ...

Former West Virginia defensive lineman Kelvin Dubouse ... coach and is someone the team and school will miss dearly. McDowell County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ingrida Barker provided a statement ...

McDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Last week, we looked at the devastation as the flooding cleanup remains underway in McDowell County. WSAZ’s Tim Irr has a follow-up about how several schools in ...

Many people in southern West Virginia were affected by flooding that swept through the state in February 2025. Heather Bailey, a resident of the Panther area of McDowell County, spoke out about ...

War Fire Department was dispatched to back up Bradshaw Fire Department in McDowell County on a residential structure fire. This was during the time McDowell and other Southern West Virginia ...