Coal Valley News

30/08/2026

The Sherman High School football team opened its 2026 season with a 50-26 win at Liberty (Raleigh) on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Glen Daniel, W.Va. On Sept. 4, the Tide will be traveling for its second of three straight road games to begin the campaign as coach Kevin Buzzard's squad goes to James Monroe looking to improve to 2-0.

The Sherman High School football team opened its 2026 season with a 50-26 win at Liberty (Raleigh) on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Glen Daniel, W.Va. On Sept. 4, the

30/08/2026

The Sherman High School football team opened its 2026 season on a positive note as the Tide traveled to Liberty (Raleigh) on Friday, Aug. 28 and rolled to a 50-26 win.

29/08/2026

Dozens of miners learned they are losing their jobs after an announcement of the closure of the Eagle Horizon Mine in Ashford on Aug. 25. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification was sent to those impacted earlier this month.

29/08/2026

West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt pre-approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Mountain Care Network and the Boone County Board of Education to continue school-based psychotherapeutic service at all schools in addition to the SPARK program.

29/08/2026

Individuals with CSX and the West Virginia Division of Highways were contacted on behalf of the Boone County Commission via letter by commissioner Jeff Petry, who requested WVDOH assistance in evaluating several roadway, drainage and public safety concerns at six locations within Boone County.

Individuals with CSX and the West Virginia Division of Highways were contacted on behalf of the Boone County Commission via letter by commissioner Jeff Petry, who requested WVDOH assistance in evaluating several roadway, drainage, and public safety concerns at six locations within Boone County.

29/08/2026

The Town of Danville recently purchased a heavy-duty vehicle to replace two trucks that are 20-plus years old with mounting maintenance issues.

The Town of Danville recently purchased a replacement heavy duty vehicle to replace two old trucks that are 20-plus years old with mounting maintenance issues that are untenable considering the fast-approaching winter.

29/08/2026

FOSTER — Van Junior/Senior High School and Whitesville Elementary School have been proposed for closure, and individuals spoke on behalf of each school during the delegation portion of the Boone County Board of Education's regular meeting on Aug. 18 to address their concerns about the potential closures. Boone County Superintendent Allen Sexton said he heard those people, wrote down notes and put those into consideration.

Van Junior/Senior High School and Whitesville Elementary School have been proposed for closure, and individuals spoke on behalf of each school during the delegation portion of the Boone County Board of Education's regular meeting on Aug. 18 to address their concerns about the potential closures. Boo...

29/08/2026

MADISON — At its Aug. 25 meeting, the Boone County Commission approved Sheriff Chad Barker’s request to decommission two cruisers. One will be given to the City of Madison for its police department, and the other will be auctioned online.

At its Aug. 25 meeting, the Boone County Commission approved Sheriff Chad Barker’s request to decommission two cruisers. One will be given to the City of Madison for its police department, and the other will be auctioned online.

29/08/2026

WEST MADISON – Chapmanville stands atop of the Battle of Corridor G for the second consecutive season as the Tigers scored on every offensive possession at Scott to secure a dominant 34-0 football victory in the season opener on Friday, Aug. 28.

WEST MADISON – Chapmanville stands atop of the Battle of Corridor G for the second consecutive season as the Class AAA Tigers scored on every offensive possession at Class AA Scott on Friday, Aug. 28 to secure a dominant 34-0 victory in the season opener.

29/08/2026

VAN — The Greater Beckley Christian and Van football teams both endured long waits for a return to the gridiron before finally getting their chances on Friday, Aug. 28 at the Bulldogs' Herschel Jarrell Field, and the Crusaders didn't miss a beat.

BOB WHITE — The Greater Beckley Christian and Van High School football teams both endured long waits for a return to the gridiron before finally getting their chances on Aug. 28 at the Bulldogs' Herschel Jarrell Field, and the Crusaders didn't miss a beat.