Many, including VP Pence, celebrate Gen. Chuck Yeager By Brad McElhinnyBrad.McElhinny@wvradio.com Americans, including Vice President Mike Pence, remembered a West Virginia legend whose many legendary accomplishments can […]
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Shelley Moore Capito wins reelection to U.S. Senate
Shelley Moore Capito won her reelection bid to the U.S. Senate, according to The Associated Press. “I’m humbled and thrilled and grateful to West Virginia and eager […]
Republicans sweep elected executive positions
Republican challenger Riley Moore won the race for state treasurer against six-term incumbent John Perdue, according to MetroNews projections. That makes a clean sweep for Republicans in […]
Jim Justice wins re-election
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice won re-election, this time as a Republican. The Associated Press and other media organizations such as Fox News made the call right […]
Former employee at Clarksburg veterans hospital pleads guilty to 7 counts of murder
CLARKSBURG — A former nursing assistant at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center pleaded guilty to killing seven veterans by injecting them with insulin. Reta Mays, 46, of […]
Insurance company calls Greenbrier suit ‘bullying’ tactic
CHARLESTON — The Greenbrier’s federal lawsuit against an insurance adjuster over damage claims from the 2016 flood amounts to an intimidation attempt, according to an executive with […]
FSU president’s fate up for debate Monday
CHARLESTON — With an initial contract almost up for Fairmont State University President Mirta Martin, eyes are focused on a special meeting set for Monday. The meeting […]
Poll shows split on WVU-Marshall rivalry, but sports fans want hoops series to tip off again
CHARLESTON — Another major sports season is passing without a showdown between West Virginia and Marshall universities, the biggest college athletics programs in a small, proud state. […]
W.Va. poll: Concern about public school performance but distrust of charters
CHARLESTON — West Virginia voters favor improving public schools, aren’t fully trusting of charter schools, believe teachers should be paid more and are sympathetic to walkouts by teachers […]
Delegate Caputo accused of misdemeanor battery, months after angrily storming into chamber
CHARLESTON — Delegate Mike Caputo has been charged with misdemeanor battery after angrily storming through the House chamber door, which struck a doorkeeper. Caputo is also accused of […]
