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MATEWAN, W.Va. (WOWK) - 105 years after the Battle of Blair Mountain, the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum is working to preserve the history of the miners who fought and the route they traveled across southern West Virginia. Thousands of West Virginia coal miners took part in what became the largest armed labor uprising
Following the announcement of a new $12 billion high-impact data center in Mason County, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey also announced that NScale's Monarch Compute Campus has received its High Impact Data Center certification from the state's Data Economy Office.
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) -- West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a new $12 billion data center coming to Mason County. The company behind the project is Starwood Digital Ventures (SDV). According to the governor, who announced the development at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's annual Meeting & Busin
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- West Virginia could be falling behind its neighbors if it stays committed to the decades-old revenue models for taxing multi-billion-dollar data center developments. One by one, West Virginia’s neighbors, even previous leaders in data center development, have been rolling back incentives for
WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. (WOWK) — Another data center is coming to Mason County. Starwood Digital Ventures CEO Anthony Balestieri called the project "community-conscious" during the announcement at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit on Thursday. "STV is very excited to leverage our decades of experience
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington residents had an opportunity Thursday evening to give unwanted belongings a second life through a community Eco-Swap. The event was held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pop-Up West, located at 725 14th St. West in Huntington. Organized by Chrysalis Creative Reuse in partnership with RenewAll and
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - First Choice Services is reminding West Virginians that mental health support is available 24/7 ahead of National 988 Day on Sept. 8. The Charleston-based organization locally answers 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls, texts and chats from West Virginians. Officials say people do not have to be su
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - A special screening of Dolly Parton's movie '9 to 5' will be shown at the Keith Albee Theater with proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The showing will take place on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. after the Marshall University homecoming parade. W.Va. Latest News: Dolly Parto
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - As high school football goes into full swing, one coach in the region is looking to make a difference beyond the field. Capital High School's new head football coach, Turan Rush, is focusing on making his players better people in the community. "Our expectations for this year, for our coachin
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- A local transitional sober-living program is expanding its mission to help women in recovery. Hope For All, a non-profit, opened its new facility in Charleston on Tuesday. The new facility houses 40 women and up to five of their children full-time. The previous facility housed a maximum of 2
(WOWK)-- Remember to take this heat wave seriously. Make sure to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shade, and never leave children or pets inside a parked vehicle. Check on vulnerable groups and be aware of the signs of heat-related inj
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society held its Kegs for K9s fundraiser on Saturday to help find forever homes for dogs at the shelter. With the theme of cold beer for cold noses, friends got together with their four legged companions and raise money for an organization that helps those who ca
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