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Relief Fund Co-Founded by Tyler Childers Backs McDowell Clean-Water Effort, Boosting a Local Campaign

Relief Fund Co-Founded by Tyler Childers Backs McDowell Clean-Water Effort, Boosting a Local Campaign

A regional philanthropy launched by musicians Tyler Childers and Senora May is sending new support to McDowell County’s fight for safe, reliable water.

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Ellie Harper

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Ellie Harper: Local Community Reporter specializing in hyperlocal news, government transparency, and community impact stories

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Closing Arguments Seal Fate in WV Vaccine Exemption Battle: Implications for McDowell County Families and Schools

Closing Arguments Seal Fate in WV Vaccine Exemption Battle: Implications for McDowell County Families and Schools

In a packed Beckley courtroom, closing arguments wrapped up on October 9 in a high-stakes lawsuit challenging West Virgi...

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Welch Puts Out the Call: Help Keep America’s Longest-Running Veterans Day Parade Marching on Nov 11

Welch Puts Out the Call: Help Keep America’s Longest-Running Veterans Day Parade Marching on Nov 11

The City of Welch and American Legion Post 8 are calling on residents to take part in the 107th Annual Veterans Day Para...

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Restoring Pride: Kimball’s African American WWI Memorial Stands the Test of Time

Restoring Pride: Kimball’s African American WWI Memorial Stands the Test of Time

In the heart of Kimball, McDowell County, a building tells a story that once reshaped the national conversation on race,...

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From Mud to Mayhem: Welch’s The Fortress Reopens with Haunted-House Comeback

From Mud to Mayhem: Welch’s The Fortress Reopens with Haunted-House Comeback

Eight months after floodwaters tore through its lower level, The Fortress, a recreational venue combining rage rooms, ax...

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Iaeger's Milestone Moment: Renovated Hall Kicks Off 108th Birthday Bash

Iaeger's Milestone Moment: Renovated Hall Kicks Off 108th Birthday Bash

Nestled in the hollers of McDowell County, the tiny town of Iaeger—population about 260—doesn't often make headlines....

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Welch Named as Possible Water Supplier in Gary’s Utility Proceedings

Welch Named as Possible Water Supplier in Gary’s Utility Proceedings

In a move that might finally bring relief to Gary residents, the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) has opene...

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Road work week in McDowell, daily closure on Northside River Rd and stabilization on Panther Mohawk Rd

Road work week in McDowell, daily closure on Northside River Rd and stabilization on Panther Mohawk Rd

Drivers across McDowell County should expect delays this week as the West Virginia Division of Highways works on several...

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COE Team Sets October 27 to 30 Accreditation Review at MCCTC, A Key Test for McDowell’s Job Training Hub

COE Team Sets October 27 to 30 Accreditation Review at MCCTC, A Key Test for McDowell’s Job Training Hub

An accreditation team from the Council on Occupational Education is scheduled to visit the McDowell County Career and Te...

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Out-of-State Data Centers Fuel Stealthy Power Bill Hikes for McDowell Families

Out-of-State Data Centers Fuel Stealthy Power Bill Hikes for McDowell Families

In McDowell County, where families already navigate tight budgets in one of West Virginia’s poorest regions, a quiet fac...

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Kimball’s Fall Festival Revs Up Recovery: Motorcycles, Music, and Hope Return to McDowell County

Kimball’s Fall Festival Revs Up Recovery: Motorcycles, Music, and Hope Return to McDowell County

In the hollers of McDowell County, where February’s floods left scars on infrastructure and spirits, Kimball’s Fall Fest...

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Iaeger Welcomes Revitalized Town Hall After Five-Year Wait

Iaeger Welcomes Revitalized Town Hall After Five-Year Wait

The small town of Iaeger in McDowell County marked a milestone Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its n...

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McDowell's Breaking Point: How One Shelter is Battling a Domestic Violence Surge in the New River Valley

McDowell's Breaking Point: How One Shelter is Battling a Domestic Violence Surge in the New River Valley

In the shadowed hollers of McDowell County, where coal seams once promised prosperity but now echo with economic hardshi...

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McDowell County Residents Eye Flood Buyouts in Key Commission Meeting After 208 Recovery Wins

McDowell County Residents Eye Flood Buyouts in Key Commission Meeting After 208 Recovery Wins

In the wake of devastating February 2025 floods that ravaged McDowell County, West Virginia, local officials are prepari...

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Mobile Pantry Brings Relief to War Residents Amid Ongoing Food Challenges

Mobile Pantry Brings Relief to War Residents Amid Ongoing Food Challenges

In the small town of War, nestled in the rugged hills of McDowell County, West Virginia, a line began forming early Tues...

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From Classroom Dreams to Community Renewal: McDowell County’s Bold Education Revival

From Classroom Dreams to Community Renewal: McDowell County’s Bold Education Revival

Coalfield Elementary School opened its doors to students inside a brand-new building after 29 months of construction....

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New Classrooms, Brighter Futures: McDowell County Schools Launch Ambitious Year with Fresh Facilities and Teacher Pipelines

New Classrooms, Brighter Futures: McDowell County Schools Launch Ambitious Year with Fresh Facilities and Teacher Pipelines

As the leaves turn in southern West Virginia’s rugged hollers, McDowell County Schools kicked off its 2025-2026 year on ...

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Violence on the Courthouse Steps: The 1921 Killing of Sid Hatfield in Welch

Violence on the Courthouse Steps: The 1921 Killing of Sid Hatfield in Welch

On August 1, 1921, McDowell County became the stage for one of the most pivotal and violent moments of America’s coal mi...

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Road Restored: Gary’s Sunburst Drive Reconnects After Months of Isolation from Flood Damage, Thanks to Public and Volunteer Teamwork

Road Restored: Gary’s Sunburst Drive Reconnects After Months of Isolation from Flood Damage, Thanks to Public and Volunteer Teamwork

Months of hardship for dozens of Gary residents have finally come to an end with the completion of a new access road on ...

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Black Fly Suppression Returns: WVDA Brings Safe Aerial Treatment to McDowell County Rivers

Black Fly Suppression Returns: WVDA Brings Safe Aerial Treatment to McDowell County Rivers

Today, September 24, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture has resumed aerial black fly suppression along the Gree...

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About McDowell County

Population

Approximately 19,000 residents

County Seat

Welch, West Virginia

Coverage Area

535 square miles in southern West Virginia

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