CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will participate in several events throughout West Virginia this week. Tonight, Capito will throw out the first pitch at the 8th Purple Power Night honoring the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at Appalachian Power Park. The event starts at 6:30 p.m., gates open at 6:05[Read More…]
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Leadership Mon announces class of 2015-2016
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Earnings drop at Northern Panhandle horse track
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Morrisey leads coalition in brief supporting prayer
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Lawmakers issue swift reaction to Obama’s Clean Power Plan
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Buffett firm buys parent of Huntington plant
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Senator Capito issues weekly address to West Virginians
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Lack of enforcement teeth undercuts audit purpose
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Sales overflowing under craft beer law, retailers say
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