Jefferson County

Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 30, 2026

Jefferson County Schools Go Virtual Friday After Two Days Of Threats

Threats called into Jefferson County Schools on Wednesday and Thursday forced lockdowns across the school system before the threats were determined to be hoaxes.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Apr. 02, 2026

Data Center Panel Reignites Debate On Local Control, Input

The discussion aimed to help the public better understand local and statewide impacts of data centers. What became clear throughout the night is that local leaders and community members feel ignored by the development process in place.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 22, 2026

Navigating Society After Incarceration, This West Virginia Morning

State prisons release at least 95% percent of incarcerated people back into society. Some individuals struggle to navigate those transitional challenges successfully. On the latest Us & Them, host Trey Kay talks with Rahim Buford who was paroled after 26 years in prison.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jan. 21, 2026

Jefferson Co. Water Bottling Facility Developers Appeal To Supreme Court

Sidewinder Enterprises maintains that their proposal is in line with historic use of their land and will not impact local historic buildings.

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Government WVPB Staff, Oct. 28, 2025

Meeting Food Needs Amid Shutdown, This West Virginia Morning

We hear from Huntington-based Facing Hunger Food Bank CEO Cyndi Kirkhart on meeting the challenges faced in getting nutritional food to families in need amid the government shutdown. Also, students in Jefferson County will now have an easier time continuing their education after graduation, and we learn about historic preservation grants available in West Virginia.

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Education Chris Schulz, Oct. 27, 2025