MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice took the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday evening amid a series of U.S. Senate candidates who used their time to blast […]
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Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt holds hefty financial lead over Democratic challenger Deborah Stiles
MORGANTOWN — Incumbent Republican Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt holds a hefty financial lead over his Democratic challenger, Deborah Stiles, after winning a three-way GOP primary. The numbers come from their […]
Officials to decide on 5% tax cut
Now that state officials know an automatic income tax cut triggered by economic factors will be 4%, they’re gathering more information about whether West Virginia can afford another 5% on […]
U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Glenn Elliott talks issues with The Dominion Post
MORGANTOWN – Wheeling attorney and former mayor Glenn Elliott is going up against Gov. Jim Justice and Libertarian David Moran to succeed U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin. We sat down to […]
Properties owned by Justice companies auctioned
Dozens of tracts owned by the branches of Gov. Jim Justice’s family business network have been up for auction this month in Raleigh, McDowell and Monroe counties because of unpaid […]
Kingwood City Council discusses infrastructure and code enforcement
KINGWOOD — Dilapidated buildings, sidewalks, code enforcement and the CVB annual report were topics of discussion at the Tuesday evening meeting of the Kingwood City Council. Mayor Jean Guillot said the […]
After spendy primary, Republican Mark Hunt heads into auditor’s race financially behind Democrat Mary Ann Claytor
MORGANTOWN — In the race for state auditor, Republican Mark Hunt finished the primary election season with a campaign account disadvantage compared to Democrat Mary Ann Claytor. But Hunt had […]
In secretary of state race, Republican Kris Warner spends less than GOP primary rivals but wins the nomination
MORGANTOWN – In the race for secretary of state, Democrat Thornton Cooper held a substantial financial lead over Republican Kris Warner – who’s aiming to succeed his brother Mac Warner […]
Commission votes to create an EMS advisory board
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission unanimously voted to form an EMS advisory board during a special session Tuesday. Commissioners have been working on a system that would allow service […]
Blair said he is willing to consider Justice’s proposed tax cut
CHARLESTON — State Senate President Craig Blair said his gut tells him the state cannot afford an additional 5% cut in the personal income tax but he’s willing to discuss […]
