W.Va. Photographer Joins Team USA For International Competition
A Charleston-based photographer is in Iceland this week taking part in the 2026 World Photographic Cup international photography competition.
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House, Senate Agree To Favor Land Reuse Groups In Derelict Property Sales
A policy that grants land reuse groups purchasing priority during the sale of tax-delinquent, derelict properties has received wide support in the West Virginia Legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings
Five derelict buildings in Harpers Ferry are being torn down beginning this month. A new battlefield landscape will take their place.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Grants Money To Tear Down Dilapidated Structures
Nearly 1,300 dilapidated properties are slated to be torn down across 69 communities in the state. This comes through the second phase of the state’s Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Communities Anxious to Ramp Up ‘Tear Down’ Projects
Mercer County is one of 21 municipalities getting a total of more than $9 million in grant funding for unsound structure demolition.
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Two W.Va. Mayors Looking to Demolish Dilapidated Properties
Officials in two northern West Virginia cities are looking to demolish dilapidated properties in their communities.The State Journal reports New…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAnonymous $100K Donation to Help Demolish Buildings
An anonymous donor has given $100,000 to the city of Huntington in order to assist with the demolition of blighted buildings.Huntington Mayor Steve…
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