Shinto Garden In Southwest Virginia And A Healing Mosaic In Kentucky, Inside Appalachia

This week, a Japanese Shinto garden took root in southwestern Virginia because of family connections spanning geography and generations. Also, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a new mosaic uses recovered objects to honor the town’s people after the flood of 2022. And, the young adult novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 24, 2026

House Speaker Calls For Special Session To Replace Delegate Charged With Child Sex Abuse

The House of Delegates is moving to expel Del. David Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, after his arrest Wednesday. Replacing him on the ballot for the November election could be complicated.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jul. 23, 2026

Education Leaders Take Action After Pritt Arrested, Charged For Enticing A Minor

State Superintendent Michele Blatt announced Thursday afternoon that she was suspending David Elliott Pritt’s teaching certification and that Fayette County Schools was suspending him without pay.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 22, 2026

Fayette County Delegate Charged With Enticing A Minor

A criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of West Virginia Wednesday alleges that Del. David Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, had sexual contact with a female student under the age of 18.

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Government Eric Douglas, May. 13, 2026

Longest Serving Federal Judge John Copenhaver Dies

The passing of Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr., at 100 years of age was announced in a statement released by Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk.

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Government Maria Young, Apr. 15, 2026

Operation Spring Sweep Nets Non-Compliant Sex Offenders

Dozens of people have been arrested in a month-long sweep of sex offenders who have failed to register as required by law as well as several violent fugitives.

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