The controversial “Anti-Racism Act” missed a deadline for passage on the final day of the legislative session, and long debates over that legislation were a factor in […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
After vigorous debate, delegates pass expansive natural gas pooling bill
Delegates passed a multifaceted bill that attempts to strike a balance on the intricacies of drilling rights. SB694 came about through long negotiations by gas operators, property […]
After ‘anti-stereotyping’ expires, Senate picks up ‘anti-racist’ bill
Just a couple of days after an “Anti-Stereotyping Act” expired in a House committee, the Senate took up a similarly themed “Anti-Racism Act.” A majority of the […]
Delegates advance one bill and pause another
The House of Delegates Friday dealt with two bills meant to assure West Virginia’s youngest students have the support they need to succeed. Delegates delayed action on […]
Black delegate receives an anti-abortion message conveyed by a Klan image
Richard Demoske, chapter president of the Berkeley County arm of West Virginia’s For Life, has resigned his position following a racially incendiary email sent to Delegate Danielle […]
Remembering a legend
Many, including VP Pence, celebrate Gen. Chuck Yeager By Brad McElhinnyBrad.McElhinny@wvradio.com Americans, including Vice President Mike Pence, remembered a West Virginia legend whose many legendary accomplishments can […]
Shelley Moore Capito wins reelection to U.S. Senate
Shelley Moore Capito won her reelection bid to the U.S. Senate, according to The Associated Press. “I’m humbled and thrilled and grateful to West Virginia and eager […]
Republicans sweep elected executive positions
Republican challenger Riley Moore won the race for state treasurer against six-term incumbent John Perdue, according to MetroNews projections. That makes a clean sweep for Republicans in […]
Jim Justice wins re-election
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice won re-election, this time as a Republican. The Associated Press and other media organizations such as Fox News made the call right […]
Former employee at Clarksburg veterans hospital pleads guilty to 7 counts of murder
CLARKSBURG — A former nursing assistant at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center pleaded guilty to killing seven veterans by injecting them with insulin. Reta Mays, 46, of […]