New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Legislative Scorecard Looks At 20 Key Bills
The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has published its annual Legislative Scorecard on 20 bills that became law in the recently completed legislative session.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News32 Years: Fayette County School Wins Voter Registration Contest Again
More than a dozen schools across the state will get the Jennings Randolph award this year for registering most of their eligible students to vote. One school has gotten it for more than three decades in a row.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFlags At Half-Staff In Honor Of David McKinley
Flags at all state facilities will fly at half-staff through sunset on Monday in honor of former Congressman David McKinley.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Settles With Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns
West Virginia, Alabama and Nevada have reached individual settlements with online gaming platform Roblox to address concerns of child endangerment and exploitation on the platform.
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Congressman David McKinley, 79, Dies
In 2010 McKinley reentered politics winning a seat in Congress in the state’s First Congressional District. He was the first Republican to hold the seat in 42 years.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPSC Offers Inflation Increase Instead Of Base Rate Raise For Electric Bills
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have filed a notice of their intent to ask for another base rate increase. If approved, it could happen within 18 months of the last increase.
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