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DEP finds Justice coal company delinquent on string of mine environmental penalties

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The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued one of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice’s coal companies notices of 11 delinquent penalties since July 21, 2025, extending the firm’s long history of owing the state after not paying fines for environmental failures, per DEP records. The notices to the junior West Virginia Senate Republican’s Bluestone Coal Corp. indicate a $8,317 debt across nine mine permits covering roughly 145 acres co…Read Article

Cuts threaten lifeline in one of nation's poorest counties

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For nonprofits in McDowell County, West Virginia, the federal cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten a lifeline.McDowell County, West Virginia · McDowell County Read Article

‘Nobody Is Coming to Save Us:’ Building McDowell County, West Virginia, After February Floods

Before Feb. 15, the worst floods to hit the town of Welch in McDowell County, West Virginia, were in 1977, followed by 2001 and 2002. The post ‘Nobody Is Coming to Save Us:’ Building McDowell County, West Virginia, After February Floods appeared first on Appalachian Voices.Floods · McDowell County Read Article

McDowell County, West Virginia, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net

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For nonprofits in McDowell County, West Virginia, the federal cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten a lifeline. Many of McDowell’s 17…Donald Trump · McDowell County See the Story

McDowell County, West Virginia, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net

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For nonprofits in McDowell County, West Virginia, the federal cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten a lifeline. Many of McDowell’s 17…Donald Trump · McDowell County See the Story

McDowell County schools to provide list of suggested school supply items at open houses amid loss of funding

McDowell County, WV (WOAY)- Over the past few years, school supplies for students have been generously covered by COVID-19 stimulus funding in some counties. But those funds have now expired, and that means some changes are ahead. In McDowell County, schools do not issue formal supply lists, as mandated by West Virginia state code. Instead, during Open House events, teachers will share suggested items that families may choose to purchase if…Coronavirus · McDowell County Read Article

McDowell County Man Arrested After Domestic Incident Involving Knife and Suspected Drugs

MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A domestic disturbance on Thursday, July 10, led to the arrest of a McDowell County man after deputies say he brandished a knife and was later found with suspected crack cocaine. Deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint at a residence on Confection Street in Hempill, where they encountered Steven Hicks behaving aggressively. According to deputies, Hicks’ mother was attempting t…McDowell County, West Virginia · McDowell County Read Article

McDowell County Deputies Seek Public’s Help in Locating Man Connected to Death Investigation

MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man in connection with an ongoing death investigation. Deputies are currently searching for Anthony Vanover, who was last seen in the Newhall area of McDowell County, West Virginia. Authorities have not released specific details about the investigation but confirmed that Vanover’s whereabouts are a key focus in the case. Off…Crime · McDowell County See the Story

Court Street in McDowell County closed to through traffic for road work starting July 14

McDowell County, WV (WOAY) – Heads up, drivers in McDowell County A temporary road closure may affect your commute. Route 16/35, also known as Court Street, will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, July 14, through Tuesday, July 22. The closure is necessary for embankment stabilization work. While Court Street will still be accessible from both ends, local traffic is strongly advised to use alternate routes during this time. K…McDowell County, West Virginia · McDowell County Read Article

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DEP finds Justice coal company delinquent on string of mine environmental penalties

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‘Nobody Is Coming to Save Us:’ Building McDowell County, West Virginia, After February Floods

McDowell County, West Virginia, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net

McDowell County, West Virginia, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net

McDowell County schools to provide list of suggested school supply items at open houses amid loss of funding

McDowell County Man Arrested After Domestic Incident Involving Knife and Suspected Drugs

McDowell County Deputies Seek Public’s Help in Locating Man Connected to Death Investigation

Court Street in McDowell County closed to through traffic for road work starting July 14

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Cuts threaten lifeline in one of nation's poorest counties

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McDowell County, West Virginia, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net

McDowell County, West Virginia, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net

McDowell County schools to provide list of suggested school supply items at open houses amid loss of funding

McDowell County Man Arrested After Domestic Incident Involving Knife and Suspected Drugs

McDowell County Deputies Seek Public’s Help in Locating Man Connected to Death Investigation

Court Street in McDowell County closed to through traffic for road work starting July 14