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W.Va. well represented at Christmas tree lighting ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 63-foot-tall West Virginia superstar is the center of attention in the nation’s capital. On a cold and blustery evening with the U.S. Capitol as a backdrop, a majestic Norway spruce from West Virginia’s mountains lit up the night. The marching band from ...

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to be lit Tuesday

CHARLESTON — West Virginians can admire a product of the state being lit up on Tuesday as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The 63-foot Norway Spruce came from the Monongahela National Forest and was carried on a specially equipped tractor-trailer to be displayed in communities around ...

Manchin lights out for the frontier

A day after announcing he will not run for re-election for U.S. Senate, Joe Manchin was in the spotlight at a symposium on political civility. His appearance at the civility symposium is in step with Manchin’s stated goal of traveling America in search of political middle ...

PEIA talks begin around state

CHARLESTON — PEIA’s Finance Board is going around the state for conversations about what many public employees will likely consider bad news, a 10% premium increase for the coming year. That’s on top of a 24% increase for state employees and educators instituted for the current year ...

MVB Bank to host virtual ‘Housewarming Party’ for foster youth

MVB Bank is hosting a month-long virtual Housewarming Party for West Virginia and Virginia young people who are aging out of foster care. Often times, older youth exit the foster care system without the same support and connection that they previously received. Many continue to need ...