By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — It took two years, a lot of phone calls and emails, but through persistence and dedication the residents of Snowshoe now have their own U.S. Postal Service Cluster Box Unit (CBU). Last Saturday, residents, members of the Snowshoe Resort Community District[Read More…]

The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – Several citizens spoke out in opposition to the measure and one council member voted against it, but a majority of Wheeling City Council members on Wednesday night voted to support legislation that essentially criminalizes panhandling in the city. Other larger municipalities in West Virginia are[Read More…]

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — His critics said he won’t show up for West Virginians. But Mountain Staters showed up for Gov. Jim Justice Tuesday night. The two-term governor routed his opposition Tuesday to secure a U.S. Senate seat, according to election night race projections by The[Read More…]

By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – As of press time on Election night, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was leading his Democratic opponent, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, with 62.5% of the vote to Williams’ 31%. The Associated Press and other news outlets have projected Morrisey as the[Read More…]

By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.V.a. — Republican candidates dominated statewide elections on Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Republican Kris Warner was elected West Virginia secretary of state; Republican Mark Hunt was elected state auditor; Republican Kent Leonhardt was re-elected state agriculture commissioner; Republican John McCuskey was elected[Read More…]

By Emma Engle for The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Across West Virginia, a significant drought has affected wildlife and agriculture since March of this year. Central West Virginia has been especially affected by this, and the effects have been devastating for those who rely on agricultural output to make a[Read More…]

Moore, Miller win WV Congressional seats By Sierra Marling and Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Second Congressional District has a new congressman, while the First Congressional District’s Republican incumbent will remain in office. First Congressional District In the First Congressional District, Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., beat[Read More…]

Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a legal action to rectify the disenfranchisement of hundreds of Mingo County voters, the ACLU announced Tuesday. In a Writ of Mandamus filed on Election Day in Mingo County Circuit Court, ACLU-WV is representing[Read More…]

The West Virginia Daily News HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on winning the election in West Virginia’s First Congressional District.  “I am honored to have won the election in West Virginia’s First District. Serving the southern half of West Virginia for the past six years[Read More…]

Early voting shatters previous records By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The elections division staff of the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office and the state’s 55 county clerks are prepared for Election Day today, while also taking a breath after a record-breaking early[Read More…]