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North Carolina’s recent designation as number one state for business growth, coupled with population growth, makes our state vulnerable to not having enough teachers to cover our classes.

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Eleven suspects have been arrested in an investigation into illegal drugs allegedly delivered by drones into a federal prison in southern West Virginia. McDowell County Sheriff James Muncy says his

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Federal regulators have found that safety failures at a West Virginia underground coal mine caused the death of a miner last year. A Mine Safety and Health Administration report released

On Feb. 19, 2024, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill, House Bill 5223, that would create a council aimed at revitalizing the states southern coalfield counties. The bill would establish a council consisting of governor’s cabinet members, southern coalfield county officials and higher education representatives.

A McDowell County couple said they will buy a tractor with the $624,134 they won in the N.C. Lottery’s jackpot.

By Beth Lawrence

West Virginia authorities nabbed 11 suspects, including one minor, after they launched a wide-scale probe last year into drones attempting to drop off drugs at a federal prison.

WELCH, W.Va. (AP) — Eleven suspects have been arrested in an investigation into illegal drugs allegedly delivered by drones into a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Another man under investigation who fled officers was later found dead, authorities said.