By Alex Thomas CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three of West Virginia’s most recognizable sports figures are standing behind U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., in this year’s Senate contest. […]
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Donald Trump Jr. to rally for Morrisey in Berkeley County
INWOOD — Donald Trump Jr. will return to West Virginia Monday to campaign for U.S. Senate candidate and state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. The “Get-Out-The-Vote” rally will be […]
Handle With Care funding is part of federal opioid legislation
CHARLESTON — President Donald Trump is expected to soon sign into law the 2018 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, the comprehensive, bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the […]
GOP poll: Manchin-Morrisey race tight in final month of election
CHARLESTON — A Democratic poll released last week showed U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., leading his Republican opponent for Senate, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, by 12 points. […]
State Supreme Court blocks Justice Margaret Workman impeachment trial
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday to block the impeachment trial of state Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman. The ruling stated the allegations in three […]
West Virginia has an obligation to make fraternities safe
By Hoppy Kercheval MORGANTOWN — Four years ago, Nolan Burch, a West Virginia University freshman from New York, died from alcohol poisoning during a fraternity hazing. His […]
Remembering Fairmont State coach Joe Retton
MORGANTOWN, W.Va — The city of Fairmont and the Fairmont State University community are mourning the loss of one of the most successful coaches in college basketball […]
Senator Joe Manchin explains why he voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin defended his vote in support of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during an appearance on statewide radio […]
Joe Retton, longtime Fairmont State basketball coach, dies at 87
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Fairmont State legend Joe Retton, who owns the best winning percentage of any coach in college basketball history, died Wednesday morning at age 87. Retton led […]
WVEA president pushes for long-range pay, PEIA plans beyond latest proposals from Governor Justice
CHARLESTON — The president of the West Virginia Education Association sees the potential for additional pay raises for teachers and state workers next year as progress, but not […]