CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Donald Trump continued his steady march to the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday as he handily won the West Virginia primary, while Democrat Bernie Sanders added his second win in a row, bringing his total to 19 states. Trump’s victory guarantees the businessman-turned-presumptive-Republican-nominee three Republican delegates and he is[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
Retired Bluefield journalist wins primary race
PRINCETON, W.Va. — After totals from all 49 of Mercer County’s precincts were tabulated Tuesday, unofficial results for races determining the Republican and Democratic nominations for the District 1 seat on the Mercer County Commission showed who could be on the November ballot. Republican William R. “Bill” Archer of Bluefield[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, May 11
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP SHIFTS FOCUS TO GENERAL ELECTION The likely GOP presidential nominee’s list of[Read More…]
African animals a draw in rural Preston County
KINGWOOD — Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo opened for their 24th season on April 16. Visitors will notice new areas at the entrance of the zoo under construction to house hooved animals from Africa on the right, with wildebeests on the left for visitors to view now. “I have always said I[Read More…]
Logan candidate had long known alleged attacker
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate candidate who was attacked at a cookout over the weekend said Monday that he’s known his alleged assailant since they were kids. Jonathan Porter, 41, faces charges of malicious assault, attempt to commit a felony and destruction of property in the beating of Richard[Read More…]
WV governor calls for budget session next week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A special session to enact the 2016-17 West Virginia budget will begin next week, despite a lack of consensus in the Legislature on how to close a $270 million funding shortfall, the Governor’s Office announced Monday. “The governor will call a special session to begin on May 16,”[Read More…]
West Virginia sees record number of early voters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 100,000 West Virginians had already voted in the primary election as today’s election day loomed, a number that dwarfs any other primary election in the 14-year history of West Virginia’s early voting program. Across the state’s 55 counties, 100,962 people voted early, according to Secretary of[Read More…]
What does conservatism mean in 2016 election?
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, many West Virginians of both political parties will go to their local precincts and cast ballots in the 2016 primary election. Although Democrats still have two remaining choices for president, Republicans, it seems, are stuck with Donald Trump. But[Read More…]
WV’s no-permit concealed carry effective May 24
WHEELING, W.Va. — Law enforcement throughout West Virginia will be instructed to enforce the state’s new “constitutional carry” law almost two weeks earlier than originally anticipated, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Monday. Guidelines issued by the attorney general’s office on implementing the bill, which will allow most people to carry[Read More…]
West Virginia polls open till 7:30 p.m. statewide
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — By the time a good many people turn off the alarm clock this morning, the West Virginia primary election polls will be open. Polls in Wood County’s 69 precincts, as do polling places statewide, open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Wood County Clerk Mark[Read More…]