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Harrison County Delegate Race Headed for Recount

West Virginia Freedom Caucus founding member and Delegate Laura Kimble is requesting a recount in the Republican primary

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State Tax Division Targets Millions in Unpaid Taxes Linked to The Greenbrier

West Virginia tax officials are seeking to intervene in the ongoing federal court fight over The Greenbrier Resort,

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Justice Family Secures Financing to Resolve The Greenbrier’s Debt Dispute With Omni Affiliate

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and his family business organization announced Friday they have secured financing intended to satisfy the loans

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Reger Criticizes School Closure, Outside Rock Cave Elementary School

Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger criticized school closures, state education funding decisions and what he described as a lack

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More Than 35,000 West Virginians Cast Early Ballots Ahead of Primary Election

More than 35,000 West Virginians had already cast ballots in the state’s May 12 primary election as early voting continued

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Willis Targets Capito’s Voting Record During Bridgeport Campaign Stop

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Willis criticized Sen. Shelley Moore Capito during an early morning campaign stop at Brickside Bar

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Reger Calls for Greater Government Accountability, Audits in Green Bank Remarks

Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger called for increased government accountability and stronger auditing of public agencies during campaign remarks in Green Bank as

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Reger Highlights Tourism, Small Business Growth During Campaign Stop in Belington

Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger emphasized tourism and small business development during campaign remarks in Belington near the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad

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Reger Links Tourism, Education in Campaign Stop in Marlinton

Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger said tourism, education and workforce development are closely tied together during campaign remarks in Marlinton as he continues

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Reger Calls for Unity, Criticizes ‘Negative Campaigning’ in District 11 Senate Race

Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger contrasted his campaign message with that of his opponents during remarks in Franklin, criticizing negative campaigning while emphasizing

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Cliff Kincaid

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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State

Burkhammer Proposes Bill Regulating Collection Agency Wage Garnishments

A new bill sponsored by Delegate Adam Burkhammer (R-Lewis) would require debt collection agencies in West Virginia to give workers advance notice before garnishing wages and provide monthly statements showing balances owed.

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Reger Points to School Closures as Sign of Policy Failures

Republican State Senate candidate Jack Reger pointed to concerns over school closures and rising costs during

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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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John Overington, Fixture of West Virginia Conservative Politics, Dies at 79

John Overington, a pillar of West Virginia’s conservative movement and the state’s longest-serving lawmaker in the

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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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West Virginia Leads Nation in Households Reporting No Income, Data Shows

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

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

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The “Enemies Within” Are Out of the Closet

by Cliff Kincaid

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

by Cliff Kincaid

The Disgraced Walter Cronkite

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CBS News chief Bari Weiss sends memo to staff

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Policy & Politics

Harrison County Delegate Race Headed for Recount

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West Virginia Freedom Caucus founding member and Delegate Laura Kimble is requesting a recount in the

State Tax Division Targets Millions in Unpaid Taxes Linked to The Greenbrier

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West Virginia tax officials are seeking to intervene in the ongoing federal court fight over The

Justice Family Secures Financing to Resolve The Greenbrier’s Debt Dispute With Omni Affiliate

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U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and his family business organization announced Friday they have secured financing intended

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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Obituaries

Olin “Dean” Marks

May 30, 2026

Conard Smith

May 29, 2026

Emma Johnson

May 29, 2026

Harold Atkins

May 29, 2026

Randy Williams

May 29, 2026

Kimberly Payne

May 29, 2026

Kristen Lonczynski

May 28, 2026

Cynthia Robinson

May 28, 2026

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Olin “Dean” Marks

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Conard Smith

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Emma Johnson

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World

Olin “Dean” Marks

Olin “Dean” Marks, 78, of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, passed away in the evening on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, with family by his side following

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Conard Smith

Conard Glen Smith, 75, of Cedar Grove, WV passed away on May 20, 2026.Conard was born

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Emma Johnson

Emma Lou Stone Johnson, 88, of Campbells Creek passed away May 29, 2026 at home following

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Harold Atkins

Harold Lee Atkins, 95, of Dupont City passed away peacefully in his home on May 29,

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