The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MOURNING, PROTESTS AS PITTSBURGH BURIES VICTIMS Trump arrived to shouting, chanting protesters with signs such[Read More…]
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Meet the candidates: Race for U.S. Senate
Point Pleasant Register Editor’s Note: As we approach the November General Election, the Point Pleasant Register will be running articles allowing the candidates in contested races to introduce themselves and tell the voters why they are running for office. Each candidate is asked, in their own words, to respond to[Read More…]
Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Vote No on Amendment 1
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel At the end of the ballot West Virginia voters will receive in a few short days, voters will find two proposed amendments to our State constitution. I write to discuss the proposed Amendment 1, dealing with the emotionally and politically charged issue of abortion. The[Read More…]
Manchin says Morrisey’s office about to take ‘horrible deal’ on opioid suit
By ERIC EYRE and JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Citing “reliable sources,” Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., criticized West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for alleged plans to settle a lawsuit later this week against one of the nation’s largest drug shippers for $35 million. His comments came at[Read More…]
Sen. Manchin takes on array of issues as election day approaches
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of two stories profiling candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in West Virginia. First is Incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin. His Republican challenger, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, will be profiled next week. By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — Sen. Joe Manchin,[Read More…]
With lawsuit looming, WV Secretary of State agrees to publish texts of Constitutional amendments
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has agreed to publish the full texts of the two proposed constitutional amendments on the Nov. 6 general election ballot as legal ads in state newspapers to stave off a threatened lawsuit by retired state[Read More…]
Rock and gem show returning to South Charleston
By CLINT THOMAS Charleston Gazette-Mail SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s largest rock and gem show will rock the South Charleston Community Center, when the South Charleston Lions Club and Kanawha Rock and Gem Club co-host the 45th annual fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21. Among[Read More…]
Manchin thanks Charleston Chamber of Commerce for endorsement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tuesday, the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that they have endorsed U.S. Senator Joe Manchin in the 2018 election. It’s West Virginia’s largest local Chamber of Commerce. The Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce endorses candidates who: · display leadership to move West Virginia and its citizens[Read More…]
