An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia voters are faced with replacing long-time auditor Glen Gainer, who retired earlier this year after nearly 24 years in office. Gainer served admirably, but like many facets in government, there are issues in the auditor’s office that warrant a new[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
GOP attorney general group has spent $5M in WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Republican Attorneys General Association has now spent nearly $5 million on behalf of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to help him in his race against Democratic challenger Doug Reynolds. Late last week, RAGA, a national group run by Scott Will, Morrisey’s former campaign manager, threw down[Read More…]
$87M upgrade of Charleston Civic Center underway
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Mall proves no refuge for deer in Charleston
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Endorsement: Experience makes Cole a better fit for governor
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Many West Virginia voters might be a little confused about the race for governor. After all, it seems Republican Bill Cole and Democrat Jim Justice are more alike than they are different. Both are successful businessmen from Southern West Virginia.[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Oct. 25
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEATH TOLL IN PAKISTAN POLICE ACADEMY ATTACK RISES Militants storm a police training[Read More…]
Our Children, Our Future offering voter guide
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Our Children, Our Future Coalition has taken its ‘Campaign to End Child Poverity’ to the voters with a voter guide organizers said looks at 18 ideas by West Virginians and for West Virginians that can help transform our state. The guide is available at no charge but does requirement[Read More…]
Media Advisory: North Central Advanced Technology Center dedication set for Oct. 31
Gov. Tomblin, Sen. Manchin to offer remarks atNorth Central Advanced Technology Center Dedication Ceremony WHAT: The North Central Advanced Technology Center (ATC) dedication ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Remarks by elected officials will take place in the ATC Flexible Training Space. Chancellor Dr. Sarah A.[Read More…]
Endorsement: Walt Helmick for agriculture commissioner
A Gazette editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Both candidates for West Virginia agriculture commissioner are knowledgeable public servants, but we like the direction incumbent Walt Helmick has taken the department, so we endorse him for re-election. Helmick, a Democrat, was elected four years ago, and has grown into[Read More…]
Endorsement: Hardworking Morrisey deserves re-election
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The race for attorney general is perhaps the state’s most contentious, even more so than the race for governor. Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is seeking a second term, facing Democratic challenger Doug Reynolds, a legislator and businessman from Huntington.[Read More…]