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A look at the most hotly contested races for WV Senate seats
By Phil Kabler The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the dust settled from the 2014 general election, the state Senate found itself deadlocked for only the third time in state history, with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. That 17-17 deadlock lasted just one day, before Democrat Daniel[Read More…]
Tomblin wraps up commerce mission to British Isles
HUNTINGTON – West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and an assembly of state commerce leaders spent the past week putting a face to the Mountain State name during a commerce mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Between Oct. 14 and 22, Tomblin and his associates focused on strengthening relationships[Read More…]
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State candidates address attack ad, comment on opponents
By Sarah Plummer Register-Herald Reporter In a battle of jabs and gibes, many candidates at the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce’s Meet the Candidate forum Thursday responded to attack ads and returned fire to their opponents. The first of 30 candidates to speak, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice responded to[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to participate in two events concerning opioid addiction
WVU Roundtable When: Monday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. What: A discussion on the University’s response to the opioid crisis, including panels on research, education and treatment in West Virginia and across the country. Who: U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Clay Marsh, M.D., West Virginia University faculty and students Where: Fukushima Auditorium, 1[Read More…]
Craft fair, quilt show celebrate women during Mountaineer Week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mountaineer Week, West Virginia University’s annual celebration of Appalachian heritage and culture, gives students, faculty, staff, the Morgantown community and people from all over the state an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Appalachian heritage. This year’s theme is Women of Appalachia, inspired by the125th anniversary of WVU’s first woman[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin: W.Va. to implement CDC guidelines on opioids use
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (October 18, 2016) – Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced that the state has developed a plan that adheres to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain. The West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
Endorsement: Morrisey defends Mountain State
From The Inter-Mountain: We West Virginians are no strangers to the mud-slinging brand of politics. That is no reason for us to be suckers for a candidate whose campaign is hip-deep in the slimy strategy. For years, the Mountain State endured an attorney general, Darrell McGraw, who did little for[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Sen. Manchin to address Charleston coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership
MEDIA ADVISORY: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Oct. 27, 2016 HEALTHY HEART SUMMIT – Charleston, W.Va. Senator Joe Manchin III to offer keynote remarks WHAT: Participate in this half-day program organized by the Charleston coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) with local and state community leaders, federal speakers, a local cardiologist. We[Read More…]
