HAZELTON — The union representing about 600 workers at the Hazelton federal prisons says it is “irresponsible and unfounded” for accusations to be levied against them without an investigation. Richard […]
Local Government
Sen. Manchin discusses health care, opioid crisis ahead of Nov. election
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin, D, W.Va., said he has a track record of being the most centrist, bi-partisan member of Congress despite operating in “a troubled world and a […]
July report documents origins of campaign funding
Joe Manchin’s and Patrick Morrisey’s U.S. Senate campaigns remain largely fueled by out-of-state dollars. Challenger Morrisey’s overall campaign war chest is a bit more than a third of Manchin’s, but […]
‘Historic’ Amendment One lets voters weigh in on abortion
CHARLESTON — When West Virginia residents vote next month on what the state Constitution says about abortion, they’ll get their chance to weigh in on an issue that has been […]
Pence stumps in Bridgeport; makes case for Morrisey for Senate
CHARLESTON — Vice President Mike Pence made his second stop in West Virginia in the past three months to rally for Republican U.S. Senate nominee Patrick Morrisey on Saturday night. […]
MUB may buy power from Rye hydroelectric; says hope is investment would ‘pay for itself’
MORGANTOWN — Rye Development, the company behind a planned hydroelectric power station at the Morgantown Lock and Dam, is seeking commitments for the sale of power generated by the facility. […]
D.C. politician requests inquiry into treatment of Hazelton inmates
KINGWOOD — A congresswoman representing the District of Columbia has requested an investigation of treatment of inmates at the federal prison in Hazelton. Congresswoman Eleanor Homes Norton, D.-D.C., wrote U.S. […]
DOH asks Kingwood to take charge of Hospital Hill Road
KINGWOOD — The State Division of Highways is asking Kingwood to take over the upkeep of Hospital Hill Road. City Clerk Mary Howell said the state indicated in a letter […]
Republicans gather on Capitol steps to support anti-abortion amendment
CHARLESTON — While much of the attention this election cycle has been focused on the multiple public offices on the ballot, voters will also consider a proposed constitutional amendment regarding abortion. […]
Nick Saban, Bob Huggins and Jerry West star in latest Joe Manchin ad
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. University of Alabama […]
