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Ojeda suspends presidential bid

CHARLESTON — Former state Sen. Richard Ojeda announced Friday he is suspending his presidential campaign, less than two weeks after he resigned from the West Virginia Legislature. Ojeda, who launched his bid for the Democratic nomination last November, said in a Facebook post while his ...

Adagio Health brings family planning, reproductive health services to state

MORGANTOWN — Pennsylvania-based company Adagio Health is expanding its operations into West Virginia. It is partnering with partnering with Clay-Battelle Health Services Association and Cornerstone Care Community Health Centers, along with offering services at two nearby Adagio Health ...

West Virginia Botanic Garden seeks volunteers for next season

MORGANTOWN — Even though it’s chilly outside and folks have had to clean the snow off their cars several times recently, the staff at the West Virginia Botanic Garden is already thinking about the next season. And help is needed. Volunteers are needed for the following groups: The ...

Filing deadline Jan. 26 for Preston County candidates in 5 town elections

KINGWOOD — Jan. 26 is the final day for candidates to file to run for office in five town elections in Preston County. Albright, Brandonville, Kingwood, Masontown and Terra Alta have been accepting candidate filings for mayor, recorder and council since Jan. 14. Midnight is the deadline to ...

Senate Judiciary begins work on intermediate appeals court bill

CHARLESTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee began, once again, deliberating a bill to create an intermediate appeals court. The bill is SB 266, handed down from the governor. The committee has yet to hear from supporters or opponents; it received an overview of the bill Friday morning and offered questions to committee counsel and Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins. Sen. Mike Romano, D-Harrison, occupied most of the time devoted to questions and, as he has in the past, led the voices of opposition to the proposed court. “We’re simply adding another layer of government,” ...