By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegate. Senator. Secretary of state. Governor. Joe Manchin ascended through all those state-level positions over nearly three decades en route to the summit of his political powers as a U.S. senator. But did Manchin lift his fellow West Virginians up toward the[Read More…]
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Riley Moore slated to take seat in Congress Friday
Treasurer-Elect Larry Pack to be appointed to post By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore will resign Thursday from the office he has held for four years to take his place as the 2nd District representative to the U.S. House[Read More…]
‘My Camelot:’ After 12 years, Williams ends run as mayor of Huntington
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A look at projects underway throughout Huntington — a now-empty lot on 4th Avenue that will be the future home of Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security, the redevelopment of the old ACF plant — shows continuing parts of Mayor Steve Williams’[Read More…]
U.S. House Ethics Committee clears Alex Mooney in campaign funds misspending probe
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The U.S. House Ethics Committee has closed its inquiry into alleged misspending of campaign funds by Rep. Alex Mooney – West Virginia’s 2nd District Congressman – and cleared him of any wrongdoing, the committee announced on Monday. Read more: https://www.dominionpost.com/2024/12/30/u-s-house-ethics-committee-clears-alex-mooney-in-campaign-funds-misspending-probe/
Gov. Justice announces final funds to complete $13 million Chief Logan Recreational Center project
West Virginia Press Association CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — On Dec. 31, Gov. Jim Justice delivered a $200,000 investment to complete the Chief Logan Recreational Center renovation project, an important piece of a broader effort to boost Southern West Virginia’s economy. With combined state and federal contributions surpassing $11.5 million and $1.5 million[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard highlights 2024 accomplishments
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard closed out 2024 with numerous significant accomplishments, including homeland and emergency response missions, deployments around the globe, and sustained activation supporting West Virginia agencies at the direction of Gov. Jim Justice. Throughout the past year, the WVNG maintained[Read More…]
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Senate President-Elect Randy Smith names leadership for Senate Judiciary Committee
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President-Elect Randy Smith, R-Preston, today announced the selection of Senator Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha, a former United States Attorney under President Trump, as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 87th Legislature, which begins on January 8, 2025. Incoming Senator Tom Willis, R-Berkeley, will serve as[Read More…]
Senate President-Elect Randy Smith names leadership for Senate Finance Committee
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President-elect Randy Smith, R-Preston, today announced the selection of Senator Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee for the 87th Legislature, which begins on January 8, 2025. Senator Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh, will serve as Vice Chairman. Senate President-Elect Smith noted that his background[Read More…]
West Virginia leaders honor President Jimmy Carter, reflect on his humanitarian legacy
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia officials joined the nation in mourning President Jimmy Carter after his passing Sunday at age 100. The one-term president and Nobel laureate, who spent his post-presidency years engaged in charitable and altruistic efforts, was remembered by state[Read More…]
