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Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds – and the harm lasts for years

When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn’t worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms came frequently in summer. While the creek in front of her home would often rise, water never came close enough to be a concern.

The Conversation

West Virginia Wants To Use Data Centers To Eliminate Its Income Tax

The state's plan to attract large infrastructure projects is full of administrative hurdles and concedes many of the bad arguments made by NIMBY critics.

Reason

In 1958, the U.S. government hid a 112,544-square-foot congressional bunker beneath a luxury hotel in West Virginia. 35 years later, its secret was revealed, exposing a fully operational underground government built for nuclear war

A secret underground bunker was built beneath The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. This facility was designed to shelter Congress during a nuclear attack on Washington. For over thirty years, its existence remained hidden from the public and guests. The bunker contained essential facilities to sustain government operations for ninety…

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West Virginia couple arrested after child found living in feces, vomit and decomposing trash, cops say

Child Protective Services was called to the scene, and custody of the child has been transferred to a grandparent

The Independent UK

The data centers are coming. Is Congress ready?

TUCKER COUNTY, W.Va. — Tucked in a deep-red district in West Virginia, two tiny tourist towns rest high up in the Allegheny Mountains along the Blackwater River, nestled alongside grand waterfalls, winding hollows and scenic overlooks. And soon, 10,000 acres between the towns of Thomas and Davis and spanning into…

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West Virginia man is charged with destroying license plate cameras. Then 20,000 people online offer him alibis: ‘Couldn’t have been him’

Netizens jumped in to save him.

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Did Dalton Ain’t Worried and Sako breakup? YouTuber’s emotional video, ‘DV’ claims and arrest reports raise questions

YouTuber Dalton Ain't Worried recently posted a heartfelt video that has triggered speculation about a potential split with his wife Sako. Observers have pointed out the couple's scarce public appearances lately, fueling rumors of marital strife. Additionally, unverified reports of an arrest in West Virginia from February have emerged, though…

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Inside the US town where cell phones barely work because scientists are listening to the universe

In the mountains of eastern West Virginia sits Green Bank, a town of roughly 150 people where using a cell phone, running a Wi-Fi router, or operating a microwave near the town centre is not just impractical; it is against the law. Green Bank sits at the heart of the…

The Times of India

Black Lung Hits Highest Rate Since 1978 Among Veteran Central Appalachian Miners, Federal Data Show

New NIOSH data show one in three veteran central Appalachian coal miners tested positive for black lung, the highest rate since 1978.

Medical Daily

Ukrop’s meals sold at major supermarkets are recalled over contamination fears

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, based in Richmond, Virginia , is recalling approximately 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products due to potential contamination with metal slivers. The recall , announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, affects specific products including 62.4-oz. and 14.8-oz. Ukrop's…

The Independent UK

Fire rainbow lights up the sky over West Virginia

The rare occurrence takes a very special set of circumstances

The Independent UK

Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed

Communities across north central West Virginia are left picking up the pieces in the wake of another major flood

The Independent UK

West Virginia Republican Delegate resigns after being accused of luring 8th grader on Roblox into sex acts

"The West Virginia Republican Party has zero tolerance for the exploitation or abuse of children."

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Not a techie or doctor, this 11-year-old from West Virginia is set to become America's youngest certified welder. Here's how much he could earn

An eleven-year-old boy named Tatum Franklin is becoming one of the youngest certified welders. He has explored many skills, including aviation and 3D printing. The welding profession faces a significant shortage of skilled workers in the United States. Tatum's early training offers him a substantial career advantage in this field.…

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Salon

Tax-funded private schools are wild west

State legislatures are steering money to private schools with far-reaching consequences

The Times of India

The largest national forest in the US spans 17 million acres and hides the world's biggest temperate rainforest

Tongass National Forest in Alaska spans seventeen million acres of diverse terrain. This vast area contains the world's largest intact temperate rainforest ecosystem. Its landscape features rainforests, glaciers, islands, and ocean channels. Abundant wildlife, including bears, salmon, eagles, and whales, inhabits this region. Indigenous communities and visitor attractions are also…

Medical Daily

CDC Confirms Over 4,100 Cyclospora Cases Across 41 States as Michigan Outbreak Hits 7,664

CDC confirms 4,173 Cyclospora cases in 41 states as of July 23, 2026. Michigan alone has 7,664 cases and 160 hospitalizations. Here is what to stop eating and who is most at risk.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Elliott Pritt? Republican Lawmaker Faces Calls to Resign After Allegedly Grooming 15-Year-Old

West Virginia Delegate David Elliott Pritt faces charges of enticement of a minor, accused of exploiting a teenager through online platforms. The arrest has sparked bipartisan calls for his resignation.

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The Independent UK

2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor's office says

Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week

The Times of India

West Virginia flash floods: 2 missing, 500 National Guard troops deployed as torrential rain batters state

Torrential rain triggered widespread flash flooding across West Virginia, leaving at least two people missing, inundating homes and businesses, and prompting a statewide emergency declaration as rescue teams raced to reach stranded residents.

The Independent UK

Republican delegate charged with soliciting a minor on Roblox and Snapchat – and he’s a teacher

West Virginia lawmaker Elliott Pritt, a married father-of-four, accused of commencing a sexual relationship with an underage girl he allegedly began grooming online in 2024

The Guardian - US

At least two people missing in West Virginia after torrential rain causes flash floods

State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard members

International Business Times UK

WV Delegate David Pritt Charged With Enticing Minor After Allegedly Telling Victim to Keep Quiet or 'Open Up Hell'

David Elliott Pritt, a West Virginia lawmaker and teacher, faces federal charges for allegedly enticing a minor, highlighting concerns over child safety on platforms like Roblox and Snapchat.

The Independent UK

State of emergency issued in West Virginia after torrential rains pound the state

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The Guardian - US

Tropical storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana with 45mph winds

In Kentucky and West Virginia, rescuers freed trapped residents as states face catastrophic floods and damage

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