The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The governor of West Virginia Wednesday was happy Republicans kept control of the state House and Senate. Then Gov. Jim Justice said: “Now we all need to remember one thing. We aren’t Democrats, we aren’t Republicans, we are West Virginians.” Justice said[Read More…]
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Dog delivery: UPS driver passes out Milk Bone treats on his route
The Journal FALLING WATERS, W.Va. — Sean McCarren, a local UPS driver covering the Falling Waters area mail route, has made a habit of giving dogs treats along the way. “When I first started driving at UPS, I drove multiple routes, so I was able to see a lot of[Read More…]
With both sides energized, West Virginia’s GOP Legislature withstands rally to ‘Remember in November’
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. —With voter turnout topping 47 percent — up 10 percent from the last off-year election in 2014 — the 2018 general election saw teachers and labor turning out to “Remember in November,” but also an energized base of conservative voters. In Legislative races,[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, cabinet secretary, senior adviser all appeared in political ad
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice and his senior adviser appeared in a cross between a political ad and infomercial Monday evening, paid for by a group headed by a longtime aide to former Massey Energy Co. CEO Don Blankenship. The 30-minute segment, titled “Perfect Storm,”[Read More…]
WVU researchers investigate how hospital lighting may hinder patient recovery
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Now that Daylight Saving Time has ended, cyclists are attaching lights to their helmets, and dog walkers are storing flashlights next to their leashes. But one place that won’t get darker with the time change is the hospital. New research out of West Virginia University[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, November 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. 13 DEAD AT CALIFORNIA COUNTRY DANCE BAR The dead include a sheriff’s sergeant and the[Read More…]
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Today’s newsletter features a sampling of election stories from around West Virginia.
Defying President Trump, Joe Manchin defeats Patrick Morrisey to retain WV Senate seat
By JOHN DAHLIA NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Standing with his wife Gayle and children behind him, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., celebrated arguably the biggest win of his more than 30 years in West Virginia politics: Beating Republican challenger and state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. Manchin won about 50[Read More…]
Good election turnout reported in Marion County
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Voter turnout was reported as good Tuesday in Marion County. County-wide, 50.42 percent of voters cast 19,647 ballots: 4,089 through early voting, 415 through absentee and 15,143 on Tuesday. At precinct 112 in the Marion County Convention & Visitor Center, commissioner Sharon[Read More…]