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West Virginia, Baltimore, Tulsa: 7 U.S. states, cities and towns that will pay you to move there
CNBC
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June 22, 2025
Whether you're making a move to escape the high costs of a big city or just wanting a fresh start in a new place — why not get paid? There are many states, cities and towns across the United States that offer financial incentives to move there....
West Virginia Museum Honoring Veterans Plans for the Future
Military.com
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June 21, 2025
PRINCETON – A West Virginia museum overflowing with artifacts honoring the veterans who served their country from the Civil War to the present day is looking forward to more space and getting a greater public outreach. Artifacts ranging from...
MOV Climate Corner: Why not West Virginia? A comparison
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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As a lifelong West Virginian, I have a soft spot for seeing my state succeed. With all of its grit, tenacity and work ethic, there’s no reason that West Virginia shouldn’t be a national leader in many respects. But yet, we see our state struggle...
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Why not West Virginia? A comparison
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) As a lifelong West Virginian, I have a soft spot for seeing my state succeed. With all of its grit, tenacity and work ethic, there’s no reason that West Virginia...
Remember what makes West Virginia grand
Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia
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Friday was West Virginia Day – the observance of the anniversary of West Virginia’s statehood on June 20, 1863. West Virginia is a special place. Born of rebellion in the midst of the American Civil War, made of a proud people who were known to...
West Virginia bishop calls for prayers, help for victims of ‘devastating’ flash floods
The Leaven - Kansas
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June 20, 2025
Debris surrounds a destroyed home in Triadelphia, W.Va., June 14, 2025, following flash floods. The flooding caused by torrential rains killed at least eight people in northern West Virginia, including a 3-year-old child. As of June 18, one person...
West Virginia Day commemorates the state’s creation in 1863
WDTV 5 - West Virginia
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June 20, 2025
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Not only is June 20th the first day of summer, but it’s also the day commemorating one state’s quest for statehood. West Virginia Day is a statewide holiday honoring the day in 1863 when West Virginia became the 35th...
West Virginia National Guard Deploys 170 Personnel in Ongoing Flood Response
Lootpress - West Virginia
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June 20, 2025
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – As of the evening of June 19, 2025, more than 170 members of the West Virginia National Guard, including Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian employees, remain actively engaged in flood response operations across Ohio and...
WVU’s West Virginia Day event to focus on life and legacy of Woody Williams
MetroNews - West Virginia
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June 20, 2025
Story by Joe Nelson MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will host a unique celebration of Mountain State World War II veterans in honor of West Virginia Day. The WVU Downtown Library will host a presentation Friday afternoon beginning at...
What could the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” mean for West Virginians?
WDTV 5 - West Virginia
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June 20, 2025
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is making headlines across the nation. The proposed legislation seeks to make sweeping changes to federal spending and extend tax cuts passed in 2017. But what could it mean for the...
Here are 50+ books to better understand and appreciate West Virginia
Mountain State Spotlight - West Virginia
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June 20, 2025
This article contains affiliate links. This means Mountain State Spotlight will receive a small commission if you purchase a book using links in the article. Ahead of West Virginia Day, Mountain State Spotlight asked readers to send book...
West Virginia athletics announces creation of Gold & Blue Enterprises
The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia
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June 20, 2025
MORGANTOWN — College sports are rapidly evolving, and recently, it took another step to the professional level after a judge in California settled on a revenue-sharing agreement between the NCAA and players. Now, athletes are allowed to play...
West Virginia hits a milestone
The Herald Star - Ohio
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It was 162 years ago today when the nation first learned that “Mountaineers are Always Free.” Since then, West Virginians have worked hard to make their mark on bettering themselves and their beloved Mountain State but also this great land in...
Hospital reps: Rural healthcare providers would be at risk under 'Big, Beautiful' provisions
MetroNews - West Virginia
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June 22, 2025
West Virginia hospital organizations are expressing deep concern about the potential effects of the “Big Beautiful Bill” under consideration in the U.S. Senate. Several analysts have concluded that rural hospitals, including around seven in West...
Average VA IRRRL loan amount in West Virginia increases from Q3 to Q4
Mountain State Times - West Virginia
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June 20, 2025
The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in West Virginia during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $309,238, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.The average VA IRRRL amount in...
Several events to be held in celebration of West Virginia Day
MetroNews - West Virginia
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June 20, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –There will be several events held Thursday across the state to help celebrate West Virginia’s 162nd birthday. The state Capitol will get things rolling with their celebration beginning at 10 a.m. going through 2 p.m. The event...
West Virginia bishops calls for help for victims of ‘devastating’ flash floods
Florida Catholic
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WHEELING, West Virginia | Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston is asking for prayers after flash floods devastated communities in Ohio County June 14 leaving eight people dead, including a 3-year-old child. As of June 18, one person was...
West Virginia bishops calls for prayers, help for victims of ‘devastating’ flash floods
OSV News
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June 19, 2025
WHEELING, W.Va. (OSV News) — Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston is asking for prayers after flash floods devastated communities in Ohio County June 14 leaving eight people dead, including a 3-year-old child. As of June 18, one person...
Celebrating Our West Virginia Heritage
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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It was 162 years ago today when a young nation first learned that “Mountaineers are Always Free.” Since then, we West Virginians have worked hard to make our mark on bettering not only ourselves and our beloved Mountain State but also this great...
Democratic Lawmakers Urge West Virginia To Make Juneteenth an Official State Holiday
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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photo by: Steven Allen Adams Del. Hollis Lewis, center, urged Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the West Virginia Legislature to cement Juneteenth in law as a state holiday in a press conference at the State Capitol Building Thursday. Lewis was joined by...