The Charleston Examiner

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

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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,

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Two Coal Miners Die in Separate Incidents

Two West Virginia coal miners died in separate incidents less than 24 hours apart at mines that have accumulated dozens

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

A lawsuit filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court is sought to remove a candidate from the ballot in the upcoming

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Davis Mayor Testifies Before Congress Raising His Concerns Over Project Near Community

The Mayor of Davis traveled to Washington, D.C., earlier this month to discuss a local redevelopment success and raise concerns

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Tom Willis Criticizes Capito Over Coal Funding in West Virginia

State Senator and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Willis slammed U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Monday, calling federal coal funding

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

West Virginia Del. Larry Kump, a Berkeley County Republican and longtime public servant, has died at age 78 following a recent hospitalization during the

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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

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Tom Willis Visits Weirton at Closed Cleveland-Cliffs, Calls for Tougher Trade Enforcement

Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, visited the site of the former Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Weirton, calling for stronger federal trade enforcement

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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 welfare and Child Protective Services on Monday, February

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Columnists

Cliff Kincaid

The “Enemies Within” Are Out of the Closet

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Local

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

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Local

Kanawha school board begins contract talks with Superintendent Paula Potter

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Local

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

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State

Tom Willis Visits Weirton at Closed Cleveland-Cliffs, Calls for Tougher Trade Enforcement

Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, visited the site of the former Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Weirton, calling for stronger federal trade enforcement and economic policies aimed at protecting domestic manufacturing

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Senator Capito Officially Declares 2026 Re-Election Run with Video Announcement

WASHINGTON — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced Monday that she will seek a third-term in the

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Capito Signals Willingness to Defund ICE, Prioritize Only Violent Criminal Deportations

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) said Wednesday she is open to limiting funding and authority

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

West Virginia has the highest percentage of households reporting no annual income in the nation, according

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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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