CHARLESTON — Congressman David McKinley will win re-election. In the race, incumbent 1st District Congressman McKinley (R-W.Va.) faced a challenge from Kendra Fershee, the Democratic candidate. After first taking office in […]
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High voter turnout being reported around the state
CHARLESTON — Someone driving past George Washington High School on Tuesday might think school is in session on Election Day. Parking spots in the front lot rare to come by […]
DEA report says opioid overdose deaths in 2017 hit all-time high
CHARLESTON — New numbers released Friday by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration say opioid overdose deaths in 2017 hit the highest level ever recorded in this country. The numbers showed there […]
Manchin, Morrisey meet in Morgantown for U.S. Senate debate
MORGANTOWN — It didn’t take long for the attacks to begin in Thursday’s U.S. Senate debate between Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Patrick Morrisey. The first question of the debate […]
Dec. 15 is insurance enrollment deadline on West Virginia exchange
CHARLESTON — “Be an informed consumer” is the message health advocates have for West Virginians now that enrollment is open for 2019 health plans on the insurance exchange created […]
Three WVU students qualify as Rhodes Finalists
MORGANTOWN — Three students at West Virginia University have qualified as finalists for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Emma Harrison and Andrea Petit, both of Morgantown, and Ginny Thrasher of Springfield, […]
McKinley, Fershee discuss issues as Election Day draws near
MORGANTOWN — U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., knows well what it’s like being a Republican in West Virginia. His experience prior to serving in the House of Representatives includes 14 years […]
U.S. Department of Justice introduces the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force
WASHINGTON D.C. — A new program announced at the first National Opioid Summit in Washington D.C. is focused to take further steps to help combat the opioid crisis in Appalachia. U.S. […]
Saturday is the 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
CHARLESTON — Dozens of locations throughout West Virginia will be open Saturday for prescription drug drop-offs as part of the 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from the Drug Enforcement […]
Breaking down this week’s high school football rankings
By Greg Carey MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Less than two weeks from today, the playoff picture will be finalized and it’ll be time to start sorting through each of the 24 […]
