By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Early voting season ended Saturday in West Virginia, with Northern Panhandle counties posting strong turnout numbers. Five counties had at least double the number of early ballots submitted for the May 6 primary election, while one — Hancock County[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Monday, November 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘EVERYTHING’S AT STAKE’ There are indications Democrats may seize control of at least one chamber[Read More…]
Manchin, Morrisey debate in Morgantown
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With just five days before the Nov. 6 general election, the Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Senate had their first face-to-face debate on the issues of the day Thursday. The West Virginia Broadcasters Association sponsored a debate[Read More…]
In Senate debate, Morrisey points to Clinton, Manchin points to lobbying
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va — The debate started with a host asking if the two candidates for the U.S. Senate would embrace a civil tone. What followed was an hour of Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey calling Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a “dishonest Washington liberal,” and Manchin[Read More…]
WV Democrats have a shot at taking back control of House of Delegates, election forecast predicts
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new political forecast for the election next week predicts that Democrats are likely to make large gains in the state’s House of Delegates, but who will win control of the chamber is a tossup. If the forecast holds true, Democrats could[Read More…]
The race is on: Manchin keynotes rally, dinner
By BETH SERGENT Point Pleasant Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A player in one of the biggest political battles for the U.S. Senate, playing out not only across the state but across the country, was in Point Pleasant Tuesday night. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D) attended the “It’s All About[Read More…]
Early voting numbers up in Eastern Panhandle
By EMILY KEEFER The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — As the General Election date approaches, the numbers in early voting continue to rise — with more than 12,000 voters hitting the polls in the tri-county area. Since Oct. 24, the first day of early voting, registered voters in Morgan, Berkeley and[Read More…]
Calling all artists: Help needed for mural in downtown Wheeling
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling artists seeking a large open canvas could get their chance to create a lasting welcome to downtown visitors. Wheeling Heritage has announced a contest to find the best idea for a mural in Kossuth Park, located at the[Read More…]
