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Man pleads guilty to McDowell County drug charges related to meth, gets 11 years in prison

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“This sentence sends a clear message that if you choose to traffic this deadly drug in McDowell County, you will be held accountable.”Methamphetamine · McDowell County Read Article

Local and State Agencies Work Together to Build Access Road in McDowell County After Private Bridge Was Destroyed by Flood

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GARY, WV (WVNS) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the completion of a new access road to help people in part of McDowell County after a private bridge was destroyed by flooding in February 2025. According to a press release from Governor Morrisey, a new access road was made to help the community on Sunburst Drive along the Tug Fork River in McDowell County. The road aims to help with safe and reliable access for the community, after the flo…Floods · McDowell County See the Story

Scott Simons shares how resilience and perseverance lead to success

Perseverance and determination can transform humble beginnings into remarkable achievements. On today’s episode of Training Camp, host Adam Marburger is joined by Scott Simons, strategic advisor at Agile Auto, Inc., who shares how his career in retail automotive was shaped by perseverance, resilience and a deep commitment to personal growth. Simons’ journey began in McDowell County, West Virginia. Once a bustling industrial hub and a leader in A…McDowell County, West Virginia · McDowell County Read Article

McDowell County Commission to discuss hazard mitigation and flood buyouts

McDowell County, WV (WOAY) – The McDowell County Commission will hold a public discussion about possible hazard mitigation and flood buyouts. The discussion will happen at the County Commission meeting on October 8. The county suffered severe flooding in February of this year. McDowell County has the highest ratio of population living in a high-risk flood plain in the entire state. The meeting is set for 4 p.m. On October 8, at the McDowell Coun…Floods · McDowell County Read Article

McDowell County students reported school threats posted on social media; 2 taken into custody in WV

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“We are extremely grateful for our strong partnership with law enforcement and proud of our students for speaking up."Social Media · McDowell County Read Article

Ramaco Closes Laurel Fork

On Friday, September 5, Ramaco suspended production at the Laurel Fork mine, located in McDowell County, West Virginia, and, subsequently, 32 employees lost their jobs. According to local news source WVVA and a statement from Chris Blanchard, operations manager for Ramaco, the layoffs and mine closure came due to the slow and often volatile nature of the current coal market. Blanchard commented: “We hate [that] we had to take this action. We hop…McDowell County, West Virginia · McDowell County Read Article

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Man pleads guilty to McDowell County drug charges related to meth, gets 11 years in prison

Three accused of supplying SW Va. meth conspiracy - Mountain Top Media

Ministry brings hope to McDowell

Steve Harvey's Net Worth: From Homelessness To Multimillionaire

Clowns move into the Creepy Company Store in Kimball

Local and State Agencies Work Together to Build Access Road in McDowell County After Private Bridge Was Destroyed by Flood

Scott Simons shares how resilience and perseverance lead to success

McDowell County Commission to discuss hazard mitigation and flood buyouts

McDowell County students reported school threats posted on social media; 2 taken into custody in WV

Ramaco Closes Laurel Fork

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Man pleads guilty to McDowell County drug charges related to meth, gets 11 years in prison

Three accused of supplying SW Va. meth conspiracy - Mountain Top Media

Ministry brings hope to McDowell

Steve Harvey's Net Worth: From Homelessness To Multimillionaire

Clowns move into the Creepy Company Store in Kimball

Local and State Agencies Work Together to Build Access Road in McDowell County After Private Bridge Was Destroyed by Flood

Scott Simons shares how resilience and perseverance lead to success

McDowell County Commission to discuss hazard mitigation and flood buyouts

McDowell County students reported school threats posted on social media; 2 taken into custody in WV

Ramaco Closes Laurel Fork