ELKINS — A rural Pendleton County mail carrier has admitted to federal charges in the alleged manipulation of absentee voter requests. Thomas Cooper, 47, of…
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‘I Really Want to Be in the Room.’ Rosemary Ketchum Elected as West Virginia’s First Openly Transgender Official
Rosemary Ketchum became the first openly transgender elected official in West Virginia Tuesday, when voters in Wheeling elected her to their city council. She hadn’t…
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West Virginians Hit by Coronavirus Job Loss Could Gain Medicaid
CHARLESTON, W. Va. — Some West Virginians may not be aware that if they’ve lost their jobs and employer-provided health insurance due to COVID-19, they…
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Pandemic nixes Mountain State Art & Craft Fair
RIPLEY — The 2020 Mountain State Art & Craft Fair in July has been canceled because of the pandemic, organizers said on Wednesday. The 58th…
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The Time’s Right to Inspect Outdoors for Invasive Pests
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While most people continue to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s a good time to check for…
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What to Do if Prescription Prices Rise Due to COVID-19
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Anecdotal reports show that prices have risen for a number of common drugs because of the COVID-19 crisis. So one senior advocacy…
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Gov. Justice, Department of Education issue updated guidance on school closures in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Education announced today that they have updated the statewide school closure plan, originally announced Friday, March…
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Manchin’s Vote to Impeach Trump Prompts Intense Responses
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As President Trump takes a victory lap over his impeachment acquittal this week, the nation is reacting strongly to guilty votes by…
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Study shows WV tourism is more profitable than ever
HUNTINGTON — The state of West Virginia has long prided itself on the unique opportunities it holds within its borders as it relates to tourism.…
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West Virginia attractions sweep Best of the Blue Ridge Awards
50 West Virginia destinations, businesses and events win Best of the Blue Ridge Readers’ Choice Awards CHARLESTON, WV. (Jan. 6, 2020) – Fifty West Virginia destinations,…
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