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BLACK BY GOD: How we got here: An exploration of Black land ownership and farming in West Virginia’s history
By BBG, BBG Seeking Solutions, Donate here Still from King Coal, courtesy of West Virginia Archives and History In this excerpted passage from our article Black Farmers in West Virginia Nearly Disappeared (August 24, 2026) we explore the history of Black farmers in West Virginia. This is the first installment of a five-part series. Black […]
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Candidate forum will proceed as planned, candidates or not
Our job is to provide a forum for candidates to share their views. We will do that whether all the candidates show, some show, or none show. And we will report on it for voters to be informed.
Real West Virginian of the Week: Jada Mills captures the people and places that make West Virginia home
For Jada Mills, a photograph can capture more than what happened in a single moment. It can show how someone felt while it was happening.
West Virginia native premieres film ‘Dark Hollow’ at Beckley’s Marquee Cinemas
Filmmaker Daniel Byers brings his passion for storytelling, horror, and Appalachian culture together in his new independent film, Dark Hollow, which honors the state’s history, beauty, and people.
Dear Grace: Conversations that matter
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Sunset Berry Farm offering free family fun this Sunday
Families who are looking for an affordable way to keep the kids entertained this weekend, look no further than Sunset Berry Farm.
Our Place on the River brings new life to longtime Hinton restaurant
After closing its doors and changing hands several times, Kirk’s has a new owner — and a new name.
Greenbrier Candidate Forum, Oct 27 at 6pm
All candidates on the ballot for the offices of Greenbrier County Commission, Greenbrier County Magistrate, State Senate District 10, and House of Delegates Districts 46 & 47 have been invited to participate.
SUNDAY SERMON: Render unto Caesar
Our modern ears think this passage is about church and state and taxes. But Jesus brushes those things aside. He’s got bigger fish to fry. “Render unto God what is God’s.”