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Nicholas County is a county located in the central region of U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,604. Its county seat is Summersville. The county was created in 1818 by the Virginia General Assembly and named for Virginia Governor Wilson Cary Nicholas.
Richwood is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, the census showed Richwood with a population of 1,661. During the 19th and early 20th century Richwood was a booming coal and lumber town. Richwood has a very rich history, including the formation of the Cherry River Navy civic organization to draw attention to issues important to the community. Richwood has also become known statewide as the "Ramp Capital of the World". Each year, in April, the city hosts a large festival that draws visitors from around the country.
Summersville is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,459 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Nicholas County.
The Gauley River is a 105-mile-long (169 km) river in West Virginia. It merges with the New River to form the Kanawha River, a tributary of the Ohio River. The river features numerous recreational whitewater areas, including those in Gauley River National Recreation Area downstream of the Summersville Dam.
The Cherry River is a tributary of the Gauley River in southeastern West Virginia in the United States. Via the Gauley, Kanawha and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River. The Cherry River drains mostly rural and forested areas and flows for much of its length through the Monongahela National Forest. Throughout its entire length the Cherry goes over a series of whitewater rapids in a mountainous setting.
Southern West Virginia is a culturally and geographically distinct region in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Southern West Virginia is known for its coal mining heritage and Southern affinity. The region is also closely identified with Southwestern Virginia and Southeastern Kentucky, with close proximity to Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. Today, Southern West Virginia continues to grapple with poverty and declining population. The region is located in West Virginia's 1st congressional district, which is represented by Carol Miller.
Richwood High School is a public high school located in Richwood, West Virginia, United States. The school serves the eastern third of Nicholas County. During the 2016–2017 school year, Richwood High School had an enrollment of 389 students.
McDowell County Schools is the operating school district within McDowell County, West Virginia. It is governed by the McDowell County Board of Education.
Nancy Hart Douglas was a scout, guide, and spy for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Serving first with the Moccasin Rangers, a pro-Confederate guerrilla group in present-day West Virginia, she later joined the Confederate Army and continued to serve as a guide and spy under General Stonewall Jackson.
Richwood Area Community Hospital was a hospital located in Richwood, West Virginia. Prior to its closing in June 2008, it served that city and several surrounding communities.
Nicholas County High School is a high school located in Summersville, West Virginia.
Mt. Lookout is a small unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States, 10 miles (16 km) south of Summersville.
Little Birch is an unincorporated community and linear settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. The community is 50 miles (80 km) miles northeast of the state capital of Charleston. It is 1.5 miles (2 km) to the east of Route 19, which runs locally from its conjunction with I 79 at the north to Summersville at the south. The nearest neighboring settlement is Sutton, 6 miles (10 km) to the north.
Mount Nebo is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Mount Nebo is located at the junction of state routes 41 and 129, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) south of Summersville. Mount Nebo has a post office with ZIP code 26679.
Zela is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. Zela is located on West Virginia Route 39, 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Summersville.
Kanawha County Schools is the operating school district within Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is governed by the Kanawha County Board of Education.
Raleigh County Schools is a public school district in Raleigh County, West Virginia, located at 105 Adair Street, in the county seat of Beckley, West Virginia. The school district operates 27 public schools, including 17 elementary schools (PK-5), 5 middle schools (6-8), and 4 high schools (9-12). The district also maintains a career-technical education center for high school students and adults. The current superintendent is Dr. Serena Starcher.
West Virginia's 11th Senate district is one of 17 districts in the West Virginia Senate. It is currently represented by Republicans Bill Hamilton and Robert Karnes. All districts in the West Virginia Senate elect two members to staggered four-year terms.
Fayette County Schools is a public school district in Fayette County, West Virginia. Its offices are located in the county seat of Fayetteville.
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- ↑ "WV School Directory". wvde.state.wv.us.
- ↑ "Board Members".
- ↑ "West Virginia Master List of Schools".