As Dingess Elementary School faces closure before the next school year, Mingo County parents filed a lawsuit on Sept. 4 in Kanawha County Circuit Court against multiple state offices, alleging that the Hope Scholarship's universal expansion, combined with the Legislature's failure to update the state school funding formula, are in violation of West Virginia's constitutional obligation to maintain a "thorough and efficient system of free schools." Parents sue to stop universal

After having their voting power over county policy restored earlier this year, Logan County Board of Education members plan to vote on 26 policy decisions this afternoon Logan County BOE to vote on more than two dozen policies Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN The Logan County Board of Education is set to vote this afternoon on 26 new, repealed and updated policies. Policy-making is one of two areas where the elected board has regained authority under the ongoing state interv

As West Virginia experiences another wave of proposed school closures and consolidations, another group made up of community members is urging state lawmakers to act quickly to prevent further closings Community group urging West Virginia lawmakers to pause recent wave of public school closures Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Multiple West Virginia schools are being considered for closure next year, prompting community members to call on lawmakers to take action. Toget

On Thursday, Logan High School hosted former Aracoma High School students Cora Hairston, Judy Murphy, and Karen Garner Pierson, a former Aracoma Bulldog cheerleader; and Michael Williams, grandson of Robert Johnson Jr., an Aracoma football player. Logan High School displays championship banners honoring Aracoma High School Bulldogs Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Two new banners honoring the Aracoma High School Bulldogs are now displayed prominently on the Logan High School

Attorney General JB McCuskey is praising the WVDE after it agreed with his position that there should be more support given to special education students who had participated in the Hope Scholarship and are returning to the public school system. Attorney General JB McCuskey praises WVDE response to concerns over Hope Scholarship and special needs students Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is praising the state Department of Ed

Dingess Elementary school is among the facilities across West Virginia facing possible closure as public school enrollment continues to decline statewide and the state's school funding formula provides little to no relief Mingo County Schools shares more info on possible elementary school closure Robert Fields | WVOW News WILLIAMSON Mingo County Schools released more details this week as it considers closing Dingess Elementary after the 2026-27 school year. District leaders

Logan County Schools is providing the public with more information after it was confirmed that three elementary schools in the county are being proposed for permanent closure as the district continues to struggle with declining enrollment and funding concerns Logan County Schools gives more details after confirming possible school closures Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Logan County Schools has released an FAQ explaining its plans to prepare closure documents for three ele

South Man Elementary School is one of the three facilities in Logan County on the possible chopping block as public school attendance declines by approximately 300 students per year Community protests possible closure of South Man Elementary Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN Community members in Man were out Wednesday to voice their opposition against the proposed closures of school facilities across Logan County. About 100 people attended a demonstration Wednesday night at Sou

The Wayne County Board of Education will seek advice on auctioning the former Dunlow and Genoa elementary school properties after rejecting one informal offer from the Wayne County Commission and the Wayne County Economic Development Authority, and another offer from the Cabwaylingo Appalachian Mission Two former Wayne County school properties could be put up for auction Robert Fields | WVOW News WAYNE The future of the former Dunlow and Genoa elementary school properties r

West Virginia is mourning the loss of one of its most enduring figures. Willie Akers, the legendary Logan High School basketball coach who turned the Wildcats into one of the state’s premier programs, passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. For generations of Logan players and fans, Akers was more than a coach. He became synonymous with winning basketball, hard work and the unmistakable blue-and-gold pride of Logan High School. Akers spent more than two decades le

Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College says a new grant through the state Higher Education Policy Commission will help fuel an initiative at the college focusing on putting more support behind first-generation college students and giving them the resources they need to succeed in their education Southern announces HEPC grant focused on first-generation students Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College says it’s exp

Three additional schools in Logan County find themselves on the permanent chopping block after recent enrollment numbers show less than 100 students enrolled at each facility for the past four years Three Logan County schools slated for permanent closure amid declining enrollment Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Three additional schools in Logan County are faced with possible closure. According to Superintendent Dr. Sonya White, Logan continues to face declining enrollment,

The Public Employees Insurance Agency says its finances remain stable and are actually performing better than expected, despite previous projections of a multimillion-dollar shortfall. West Virginia PEIA says its finances performed well beyond projections for Fiscal Year 2026, which could potentially lead to a reduction in premiums instead of a previously projected premium increase PEIA says better finances could lead to lower premiums Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON P

The Logan High School golf team opened the season Wednesday afternoon with a season opening win in a tri-match at the Little Creek Country Club. Logan’s Alton Ellis topped the leader board firing a low round of 42 to claim individual medalist honors and led Logan to an eight-shot win over St. Albans and Riverside. Logan finished the tri-match with a team total of 177 while St. Albans finished second with a 185. Riverside, with two individual golfers, finished the d

Student financial aid doesn't have to be a headache for students in southern West Virginia. Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College's Logan campus will host a FAFSA workshop on August 6 ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. The college's Williamson campus will have a similar event the day before. Southern to host FAFSA workshop at Logan, Williamson campuses Robert Fields | WVOW Radio LOGAN Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will host a FAFSA w

The announcement out of Boone County is just the latest in a wave of similar announcements across the Mountain State. In Mingo County, Dingess Elementary School is next up for consideration on the permanent chopping block, while Raleigh County education officials meet this coming Tuesday to discuss the possible closure and consolidation of Mabscott Elementary.

Although Governor Patrick Morrisey issued an executive order earlier this year seeking to allow religious exemptions for required school vaccinations, that policy has not taken effect. The order remains on hold while the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals considers a legal challenge.

Raleigh County education officials plan to discuss the possible closure and consolidation of Mabscott Elementary School during their July 28 meeting, the announcement coming just days after confirmation that Dingess Elementary in Mingo County is next up on the permanent chopping block.

It remains unknown at this time where students of Dingess Elementary will go following the planned closure. Officials have also not confirmed any specific reasoning behind the decision.

West Virginia shoppers will soon have a chance to save on back-to-school purchases during the state's annual sales tax holiday. The tax-free weekend begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31st, and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd.