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Space Industry: West Virginia has formally bid to host the U.S. Space Academy, which could begin with 300 students in 2028 and eventually grow to 4,000. The state is competing with Ohio, Texas and Florida, with its application due Oct. 26. Water Infrastructure: A federal cost-sharing project is nearing completion on a 71,000-foot waterline in Hampshire County, expected to bring safer drinking water to about 120 homes and businesses. Coal Jobs: A Boone County mine closure is set to eliminate 71 jobs, underscoring continued pressure on the state’s coal communities. Energy Policy: West Virginia has stepped away from a proposed nuclear campus initiative over concerns about handling spent fuel, while state officials urge pursuit of other nuclear opportunities. Gaming: Play’n GO games have launched with Ember Casino in West Virginia, with planned expansions into Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Oct. 1, 2026

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Understanding The Do’s and Don’ts Of Medical Testing, This West Virginia Morning

West Virginia Public Broadcasting |

Owner: West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1969
Website	https://wvpublic.org/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Charleston
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

West Virginia launches intentions for space academy

The Dominion Post - West Virginia |

Owner: Ogden-Nutting Family info about owner

The Dominion Post - West Virginia

Neutral

Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1864
Website	www.dominionpost.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Morgantown
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

West Virginia submits bid for U.S. Space Academy

WTAP - West Virginia |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

WTAP - West Virginia

Indeterminate

Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	https://www.wtap.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Parkersburg
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 7, 2026

West Virginia resort Stonewall ranks among South’s best in Condé Nast Traveler awards

West Virginia Explorer |

Owner: David Sibray info about owner

West Virginia Explorer

Neutral

Owned By	David Sibray through Sibray LLC
Year Founded	1999
Website	https://wvexplorer.com/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Charleston
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 7, 2026

West Virginia Bigfoot Festival kicking off October 9-11 at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park

WOAY 4 - West Virginia |

Owner: Thomas & DiBartolomeo Families info about owner

WOAY 4 - West Virginia

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Owned By	Thomas & DiBartolomeo Families through Thomas Broadcasting
Year Founded	1954
Website	woay.tv
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Oak Hill
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 7, 2026

West Virginia officials hold first meeting on Woody Williams statue planned for nation’s capital

WCHS Network - West Virginia |

Owner: Raese Family info about owner

WCHS Network - West Virginia

Pending

Owned By	Raese Family through Greer Industries & WVRC Media
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://wchsnetwork.com/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Charleston
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 6, 2026

West Virginia shut door on federal nuclear hubs initiative, but officials urge pursuit of other opportunities

MetroNews - West Virginia |

Owner: Raese Family info about owner

MetroNews - West Virginia

Neutral

Owned By	Raese Family through Greer Industries & WVRC Media
Year Founded	1985
Website	https://wvmetronews.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Charleston
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 6, 2026

West Virginia football expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction

AZ Desert Swarm - Arizona |

Owner: Jay Penske info about owner

AZ Desert Swarm - Arizona

Pending

Owned By	Jay Penske through Penske Media Corporation & PMX Global, LLC & SB Nation
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.azdesertswarm.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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