Regional Coverage

Southern West Virginia

Reporting from Beckley, Bluefield, Princeton, and the southern coalfields.

PoliticsBeckley

Lawmakers Debate Public Safety Funding Formula for Southern Counties

A proposed change to how the state funds county-level public safety services has drawn support and skepticism from officials in the southern coalfields.

CommunitiesPrinceton

Proposed School Consolidation Divides Princeton-Area Families

A Mercer County proposal to consolidate two smaller schools has generated pointed debate among parents, teachers, and local officials.

Priya Nair · Jul 3, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessBeckley

Barbershops Across Southern West Virginia Face a Worker Shortage

Barbershop owners in the southern coalfields say a shrinking pipeline of licensed barbers is making it difficult to keep up with demand.

Grace Coleman · Jun 14, 2026 · 1 min

SportsBeckley

Beckley-Area High School Football Programs Build on Last Season's Playoff Run

Coaches at several Beckley-area high schools say last season's playoff appearances have raised expectations and participation numbers heading into summer workouts.

Jordan Hale · Jun 8, 2026 · 1 min