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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jeff Jenkins

    Appalachian Power submits update to PSC on possible deal with Black Diamond Power - WV MetroNews (opens the original)

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power Company says it’s not yet practicable to propose a schedule on the possible purchase of Black Diamond Power. APCo said that in a two-page letter to the state Public Service Commission filed Thursday. The PSC required an update from APCo and Black Diamond after a Sept. 21 status hearing. The PSC began a general investigation into Black Diamond last year after fielding a number of complaints from its customers. APCo said it does have a draft of a possible asse

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jeff Jenkins

    Proposed $1.2 billion increase in utility property tax assessments; Board of Public Works begins consideration - WV MetroNews (opens the original)

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Board of Public Works, which is made up of Gov. Patrick Morrisey and other statewide elected officials along with state School Superintendent Michele Blatt, is getting a look at tentative 2027 property tax assessment numbers for utilities. The board met Thursday morning at the state capitol. State Tax Commissioner Matt Irby said the tentative assessed value of public service business property for Tax Year 2027 is $17.4 billion, an increase of $1.2 billion when compa

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · By Jeff Jenkins

    Kanawha County woman lives a dream on Wheel of Fortune - WV MetroNews (opens the original)

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Autumn Martin of Sissonville doesn’t watch TV. She said most who know her realize TV is not a high priority in her life, with one exception. “The one show I watch every single day is Wheel of Fortune from 7:00 to 7:30. Every day I’m locked in. It’s always been my favorite show,” she said. This week she got to be on the other side of the TV screen and instead of being a home viewer, became a show player, and play she did. Martin walked away as the champion of the night, winnin

  4. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Jeff Jenkins

    Barboursville man in custody after allegedly shooting up mother's house, setting fires - WV MetroNews (opens the original)

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    BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — A Cabell County man is in custody after state police say he shot up his mother’s house and then set several fires on the property. Joseph Daniels, 49, of Barboursville, is named in 30 separate criminal counts including 16 counts of wanton endangerment with a firearm, two counts of first-degree arson, three counts of third-degree arson and four counts of domestic assault. Troopers said Daniels arrived at his mother’s home near Barboursville Tuesday, fired a gun several time

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Jeff Jenkins

    Pack: More students apply for Hope Scholarship in 75 percent, 50 percent funding windows - WV MetroNews (opens the original)

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Treasurer Larry Pack says there continue to be a record number of students who are part of the Hope Scholarship program. Pack, who also serve as the chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, gave an update on the school voucher program at Monday’s board meeting. The Hope program, which is now universal to all students, funded more than 25,000 students for the first quarter of funding that took place on Aug. 13. Those students receive 100 percent funding, roughly $5,435 pe

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