CHARLESTON, W.Va. (MetroNews) — In a ceremony in the Capital City on Saturday, Col. Paige Hunter became the West Virginia National Guard’s first-ever female Brigadier general. Hunter first joined the guard 34 years ago, when she said she never could have imagined such an honor.
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined State health officials and emergency response leaders at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today, holding a press conference to update West Virginians on several precautionary measures that are being taken in the interest of protecting the
BUTTE, MT — In Montana, a pit bull was stolen from its owners and transported across the country to Charleston, WV. In a viral story, dog owner Cassandra Rasmussen expressed that Zeus (her 9-year-old pitbull) was returned from Charleston, approximately 2,000 miles
CHARLESTON — On Tuesday, the West Virginia House of Delegates voted to kill the omnibus education bill that would have provided a pay raise to teachers and school workers, but permitted charter schools to open in West Virginia. The House voted 53-45 to
CHARLESTON, WV — On Monday, union leaders representing the WVEA, AFT-WV, and WVSSPA announced at a scheduled press conference that teachers will go on strike statewide. The strike will begin tomorrow, in response to the education reform bill currently before the West
LOGAN, WV — Just 10 days after officially announcing and submitting his resignation from the West Virginia state senate, former state Sen. Richard Ojeda (D) dropped out of the presidential race on Friday. “When I was a kid in grade school, my
CHARLESTON — On Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice presented the 2019 State of the State address, calling for tax cuts, pay raises for state employees, and “Jim’s Dream” to combat West Virginia drug epidemic. “Today, we have things that are so good: surpluses, no
TALLMANSVILLE, WV — In a press release published on Wednesday, Sen. Robert Karnes expressed his gratefulness in having the opportunity to represent the 11th state senatorial district. “Thank you for the privilege of serving as your State Senator for these last four
In an interview with Mother Jones, State Sen. Richard Ojeda (D-7) slammed President Trump, calling his administration a “circus” and even targeting his daughter, Ivanka Trump. “Come on. It’s been a circus. Put your cell phone down. Stop tweeting and fighting with
ROCK CAVE, WV — While speaking to a group of voters at the biennial SUBA (Southern Upshur County Business Association) Candidates’ Night, Del. Bill Hamilton advocated for his position of raising taxes on West Virginians. Hamilton expressed that legislators refusing to raising taxes
CHARLESTON, WV — On Wednesday, the House of Delegates passed a massive tax hike, which is being referred to as the biggest tax increase in West Virginia history. The budget proposes several 0 to 6 percent increases on various services, and was approved
