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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U.S. Senate race is called for Joe Manchin
CHARLESTON — Joe Manchin will be returning to the U.S. Senate. ABC, CNN and Fox all called the competitive U.S. Senate race for Manchin a little after 9 p.m. The […]
West Virginia Election Night 2018: Networks call Manchin the U.S. Senate winner
After all the buildup, Election Night is finally here. West Virginia MetroNews has total team coverage to get you through. Hoppy Kercheval and Jeff Jenkins will be at Election Headquarters, while […]
Loughry files another motion for a new trial
CHARLESTON — Justice Allen Loughry, who was convicted last month on 11 federal counts, has a second motion for a new trial. The motion that was filed today does not […]
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 […]
Voters share reasons for heading to the polls
MORGANTOWN — Everyone had his or her own reason for heading to the polls Tuesday for the mid-term election. For Jason Neal, the election offered a chance to send a […]
U.S. Census Bureau seeks temporary workers in Preston
KINGWOOD – The United States Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers in Preston County, according to County Administrator Kathy Mace. Mace said the census is important because the population […]
Ordinance divides town: Ballots to decide battle over protected classes
FAIRMONT — The debate that raged across social media and spilled into Fairmont’s city council chambers last year is once again raging online. The adoption of Ordinance 1751, which repeals […]
Preston commission candidates neck-and-neck in election spending
KINGWOOD — The candidates for Preston County Commissioner are neck and neck in their election spending, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Democrat John Crippin and Republican Samantha […]
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 […]
