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Obama should reveal plan to fight terrorists

An editorial by The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register  WHEELING, W.Va. — One of President Barack Obama’s most important requests of Congress, made during his State of the Union address, seemed to draw relatively little notice by lawmakers and the press. It deserves – needs urgently, in fact – more consideration. After emphasizing Americans[Read More…]

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WVU student leaders seek easier condom access

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — During the weekly meeting held by the West Virginia University Student Government Association, a resolution was passed to increase the accessibility of condoms to the student body, along with passing grants to the Master of Business Administration program and the African Student Association. Governor Michael Ibekwe gave[Read More…]

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National chiefs’ group honors Lewisburg officers

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — In a city council chamber filled with proud family members and colleagues, three Lewisburg Police officers were recognized Tuesday evening for their courage in a confrontation with father-and-son murder suspects on New Year’s Day. Chief/Chaplain Jack L Rinchich, president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police,[Read More…]

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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 22

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. BOEHNER DEFIES OBAMA WITH NETANYAHU INVITEHouse Speaker John Boehner[Read More…]

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Bill to ban party chairs as lobbyists

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As it currently stands, West Virginia is one of only three states in the nation where party chairpersons also work as registered lobbyists. Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates introduced a bill Monday that would alter legislation to ban that practice in the state. “It’s[Read More…]

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At the Capitol: A historic week

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The opening of 82nd session of the West Virginia Legislatie Session was a historic week at the Capitol, as Republicans took control of the Senate and House of Delegates for the first time since 1932. The Senate elected Sen. Bill Cole, R-Mercer, a Bluefield businessman who owns several car dealerships,[Read More…]

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Fairmont coal miner attends Obama speech

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — With President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, a local congressman felt it was a perfect opportunity to give a member of his constituency a chance to view this firsthand. For the State of the Union, representatives are allowed to bring one guest, and[Read More…]

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