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Tom Willis Criticizes Capito on Afghan Resettlement in Senate Primary Race

West Virginia state Sen. Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, emphasized his military background and support

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Reger Speaks Outside Closing North Elementary, Criticizes Legislative Inaction in Senate Race

Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger criticized legislative inaction on rural schools and rising health care costs for

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Judge Schedules Hearing in Legal Battle Over Control of The Greenbrier

A federal judge has scheduled an evidentiary hearing next month in a dispute over control of The Greenbrier, a historic

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Reger Criticizes PEIA Insurance Costs for State Workers During Flatwoods Campaign Stop

State Senate candidate Jack Reger campaigned in Flatwoods on Tuesday, delivering remarks outside Braxton County High School as he criticized

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Davis Medical Center Plans Transition to Critical Access Hospital Status

Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center plans to transition from an acute care hospital to a Critical Access Hospital, a move

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Senator Capito Encourages Data Center Expansion Efforts in West Virginia

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) said Thursday she is encouraged by recent developments involving companies exploring data center projects

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Tom Willis Highlights Policy Differences With Capito in Webster Springs

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Willis criticized the record of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito during a campaign stop in Webster Springs, outlining a series

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Senate Passes Funding Bill Leaving ICE Unfunded

The U.S. Senate has approved a funding package to finance much of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) while excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Republican Voter Registration Continues to Grow in West Virginia

Republican voter registration increased in West Virginia during March while Democratic registration continued to decline, according to new figures released Thursday by the West

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Federal Judge Rejects Supreme Court Candidate’s Challenge to Campaign Speech Limits

A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by West Virginia Supreme Court candidate Martin “Red Hat” Sheehan, who argued that state rules governing

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The “Enemies Within” Are Out of the Closet

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Goodwin outlines long-term vision as Charleston weighs Town Center mall acquisition

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Kanawha school board begins contract talks with Superintendent Paula Potter

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Charleston in talks to take ownership of Town Center mall, Mayor Says

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Senator Rose Introduces Bill Removing Special Tax Treatment for Wind Turbines

Sen. Chris Rose (R-Monongalia, 2) has introduced legislation aimed at changing how wind power projects are taxed in West Virginia, arguing the measure would create a more equitable energy tax structure.

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Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to

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Senator Willis Announces Judiciary Committee to Hold Listening Session on Child Welfare Issues

The West Virginia Senate Committee on the Judiciary will host a special listening session on child

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Davis Medical Center Plans Transition to Critical Access Hospital Status

Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center plans to transition from an acute care hospital to a Critical

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U.S. News

Pizza Hut to Close 250 U.S. Locations as Yum Brands Weighs Sale

Pizza Hut plans to shut down 250 restaurants across the United States during the first half of this year as its parent company, Yum Brands, continues to explore options for the struggling

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Defense Seeks to Block Videos of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination in Utah Murder Case

Attorneys for the man charged in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk are asking a judge to block videos of Kirk’s murder from being shown during a court hearing, arguing

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Walz to Address Political Future as Reports Say He Will Exit 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce Monday that he will

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Trump Says U.S. Forces Captured Venezuela’s Maduro After Strikes

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

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State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito

Court Challenge Removes Candidate From West Virginia Senate Republican Primary Ballot in 10th District

Del. Larry Kump Remembered for Lifetime of Public Service, Dies at 78

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Financial fraud involving Somalis is the least of my worries at the present time.

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The Disgraced Walter Cronkite

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CBS News chief Bari Weiss sends memo to staff

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Policy & Politics

Tom Willis Criticizes Capito on Afghan Resettlement in Senate Primary Race

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West Virginia state Sen. Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, emphasized his military background

Reger Speaks Outside Closing North Elementary, Criticizes Legislative Inaction in Senate Race

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Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger criticized legislative inaction on rural schools and rising health care

Judge Schedules Hearing in Legal Battle Over Control of The Greenbrier

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A federal judge has scheduled an evidentiary hearing next month in a dispute over control of

House Bill Seeks to Eliminate Standardized Testing in All Schools

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Senator Willis Announces Judiciary Committee to Hold Listening Session on Child Welfare Issues

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Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons

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State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito

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Governor Morrisey Criticizes House Finance Chairman Over Tax Cuts, School Choice

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WVGOP Rejects Effort to Reopen Primaries After Procedural Dispute, Illegitimate Appointments

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Shirley Collins

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Darrel “Pat” Wilson

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Christina Miller

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Bradley Hall

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Linda Scruggs

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Tasmine Austin

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Tom Willis Criticizes Capito on Afghan Resettlement in Senate Primary Race

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Tom Willis Criticizes Capito on Afghan Resettlement in Senate Primary Race

West Virginia state Sen. Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, emphasized his military background and support for veterans while criticizing Sen. Shelley Moore Capito during campaign remarks in Mercer County.

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Shirley Collins

Shirley McKemy Collins passed away on May 1, 2026 peacefully in her home surrounded by her

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Vivian Greene

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the

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Cledith “Bob” Caldwell

Cledith “Bob” Herbert Caldwell passed away peacefully at the Hospice Hubbard House, on May 1, 2026,

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