An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Many Republican voters have been energized this year because they either favor Donald Trump for president – or had hoped to block his bid for the White House. Trump’s victory in seeking the GOP nomination does not mean the Tuesday primary election[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
Logan political candidate beaten, family says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Logan County man running for state office was attacked at a political event Sunday morning, according to his family. Kelly Ojeda said her husband Richard Ojeda was bent over placing a bumper sticker on the back of a car for someone when he was hit in the[Read More…]
Grafton shrine marks 108th Mother’s Day
GRAFTON, W.Va. — Honoring all the Rosie the Riveters for their service during World War II is the passion of Anne Montague, who gave the keynote address at the 108th annual observance of Mother’s Day in Grafton Sunday. The International Mother’s Day Shrine, where Mother’s Day began, was the site[Read More…]
WV judge orders pain-pill court records unsealed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Boone County judge has issued an order to unseal court records that out-of-state drug companies have sought to keep secret for more than a year. The court records disclose allegations about the number of prescription painkillers the companies have shipped to West Virginia pharmacies in specific[Read More…]
WV group works to register voters aged 18-24
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With Election Day just around the corner, young leaders in the state are working to register their peers and get them to the voting booths. Karissa Hundell, a senior at Buffalo High School and leader for Inspire WV, helped organize buses to shuttle students from each Putnam[Read More…]
Monroe County team wins Lego award in St. Louis
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A team of Monroe County middle school students, and their toy Lego robot, have returned to West Virginia after picking up a first place award for their “core values” in international competition in St. Louis last month. The Boa Constructors, a 4-H robotics team from Mountain View[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, May 9
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 9, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP FOES FACE DIMINISHED OPTIONS AT CONVENTION Republicans and conservatives opposed to the[Read More…]
Graham urges WV crowd to vote for ‘biblical truth’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Evangelist Franklin Graham preached from the steps outside the West Virginia Capitol building Thursday, urging a crowd of thousands to put God back in government. Franklin, son of famed evangelist Billy Graham, encouraged the faithful to vote for Christians and run for public office. “I’m not here to[Read More…]
Trump supporter takes to the Kanawha River
Charleston, W.Va., saw lots of people turn out for appearances by Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Franklin Graham on Thursday. This is just one of many great shots by Charleston Gazette-Mail photographers. To see more, click here.
Trump tells Charleston crowd to save votes for fall
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Donald Trump loves coal miners and thinks you should not vote in Tuesday’s elections, he told a crowd of thousands at the Charleston Civic Center Thursday, also hitting all the themes of his campaign — building a wall between the United States and Mexico, renegotiating trade deals and[Read More…]