In a ruling issued on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S Supreme Court struck down an order by the governor of New York limiting attendance at houses of worship while allowing businesses it deemed essential to admit as many people as they wanted.
top story
CHARLESTON — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is facing further scrutiny from a U.S. House subcommittee for its oversight of natural gas pipeline construction projects on the heels of a past subcommittee finding that the FERC has a pattern of rubber-stamping such projects.
MORGANTOWN — In 2018, West Virginia had the highest rate of acute hepatitis B in the nation.
WAYNE — Whether it is because they are bored at home or have been doing it for years, Cabell and Wayne counties have multiple people crafting and ready to create personalized gifts for the holidays.
A “Secret Santa” around the office or with friends and family can be fun. A gift exchange among online friends you haven’t met, well, that’s a little different and carries a heftier consequence. These gift exchanges, while they look like innocent fun, are really pyramid schemes — and are con…
LOGAN — Since June 1, 2019, Logan County’s Quick Response Team (QRT) has been out in the community on the forefront of the county’s drug epidemic, offering support to victims of recent drug overdoses.
LOGAN — It’s that time of year again: Chief Logan State Park is lit up for the holiday season for its annual Christmas in the Park display, which started on Thanksgiving day.
Expert: Childhood good behavior game leads to lower rates of self destructive behavior later in life
HUNTINGTON – As local officials work to develop a long term plan to curve opioid abuse in the area, a West Virginian psychiatrist says a program already been used in some West Virginia schools can go as far as reducing the chance of children being incarcerated or developing substance use dis…
For many, there comes a time when it seems appropriate to make plans for future funeral needs.
DANVILLE — Expansion and growth have made Gracie & Tate Merchandise a success story in Danville thanks to careful planning, dedication and an ever-growing roster of products.
WILLIAMSON — A Danville man was recently arrested in Mingo County after police say he attempted to meet a 14-year-old he met online.
HUNTINGTON — Purdue Pharma, the creator of OxyContin, admitted in federal court Tuesday to conspiring to defraud the federal government of its practices, which included paying doctors to misrepresent the dangers of the drug.
NOTE: The Coal Valley News encourages citizens to confirm meeting and event dates throughout the county before traveling.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Museum of Art is presenting “Art on a Limb,” an exhibit of holiday trees decorated with ornaments created by regional artists, from Nov. 24 through Jan. 3, 2021. Although the Art on a Limb exhibit will take place, Holiday Open House at HMA has been canceled this y…
MADISON — Two groups of volunteers combined their efforts to bring warmth and comfort to patients at Boone Memorial Hospital in the form of handmade lap quilts.
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with southern West Virginia residents in December to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
CHARLESTON — Boone County was once again designated orange on the West Virginia Department of Education’s Saturday Education map.
BATON ROUGE, La. — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:
A new page of the next chapter in Marshall University basketball was turned Friday.
CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
HUNTINGTON — West Virginia’s burgeoning craft beverage industry is getting a boost from a new Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) initiative to expand the use of specialty crops in state-made drinks.
United Way of Central West Virginia has announced the creation of its Women United affinity group to strengthen efforts to support children and families in Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Logan, and Clay counties.
MORGANTOWN — No one knows what happens after death, but a student at West Virginia University has created a video game that considers what uncertainties could lie ahead.
special section topical web only
To submit an item for the Community Calendar, send an email to pperry@HDMediaLLC.com.
CHARLESTON — Barring unforeseen events, there will likely be labor harmony at Kroger stores in West Virginia for at least the next three-plus years.
CHARLESTON — New battle lines are being drawn in the state Legislature with renewables poised to seize a larger share of a West Virginia energy market where coal and natural gas remain king.
CHARLESTON — The number of high school seniors who have applied for West Virginia’s signature Promise Scholarship has tumbled to about a third of what it was this time last year, the state’s higher education system chancellor says.
CHARLESTON — The latest wave of COVID-19 in West Virginia hasn’t quite hit its crest yet, state health and government officials warned Friday.
MADISON — The Boone County courthouse has been operating on a “by appointment only” status since Nov. 17 due to concerns regarding COVID-19.
BOONE COUNTY — A group of youth volunteers has decided to make a difference in the community by organizing and completing community projects that the volunteers believe can make a difference.
CHARLESTON, — Boone County slipped to an “orange” status on the latest COVID-19 School Alert Map released on Nov. 21 by the West Virginia Department of Education, which suspends in-person instruction and activates remote learning.
MADISON — A bridge on Route 17 in Madison adjacent to Madison City Park is set to be replaced in 2021 with emergency funding, according to officials with the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
DANVILLE — A man faces multiple charges after an incident that occurred in the Newport area of Danville on Nov. 2.
NOTE: The Coal Valley News encourages citizens to confirm meeting and event dates throughout the county before traveling.
The Madison Rotary Club welcomed Brock Loftis, Happy Saunders, Butch Mayhorn and Rotary member Penny Byrnside with the Auxiliary of VFW Post 5578 last week to its luncheon. They discussed their 70-year tradition of food baskets and Christmas toys for disadvantaged people.
Welcome back to Wrong Side of the Mountain, my column about what makes living in Boone County a good or bad thing, depending on your perspective.
HUNTINGTON — Those struggling with mental health issues during the holiday season are encouraged to seek out resources and try to stay connected as safely as possible.
Welcome back to Phil for the Game, your glimpse into the sports community of Boone County.
CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
CHARLESTON — As COVID-19 case numbers keep surging, a team of local doctors and researchers is running West Virginia’s only COVID-19 vaccine trial.
special report
A Boone County coal miner died Monday after sustaining fatal injuries while working at Panther Mining LLC’s American Eagle Mine, in Dawes, according to a Monday afternoon news release from Gov. Jim Justice.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Boone County slipped to an “orange” status on the latest COVID-19 School Alert Map released on Nov. 21 by the state Department of Education, which suspends in-person instruction and activates remote learning.
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s statewide public school enrollment dropped about 9,300 students from last October to this October, setting the stage for a significant funding cut for schools unless the state Legislature steps in.
CHARLESTON — Over the past two school years, nearly half of Lincoln County’s public school buses were towed at least once, according to a West Virginia Department of Education investigation.
top story
CHARLESTON — In recent months, pilots have reported having beams from laser pointers wash through their cockpits on three occasions, while experiencing uncomfortably close encounters with drones three additional times as they approached or flew through restricted airspace at Charleston’s Yea…
CHARLESTON — Two West Virginians said their state-funded health insurance won’t cover hormone replacement therapy solely because they are transgender, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday.
HUNTINGTON — The Marshall University College of Science has begun enrolling students in a new undergraduate major in specialty agriculture, which prepares them for the field of sustainable, high-yield agriculture suitable for mountainous regions and small land areas.
BARBOURSVILLE — Santa Claus made his grand arrival at the Huntington Mall on Saturday, ready to hear Christmas wishes from the area’s children in a safe and socially distanced manner.
CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.
CHARLESTON — Complaints about blocked railroad crossings in West Virginia have been difficult to investigate in real time, but a new online portal could make a difference for state inspectors.
There are an estimated 12 million Americans still eligible to receive stimulus funds from the federal government, but time is running out for them to collect.
