George Curtis Barker is a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates in District 31. He is from the Chapmanville area and has a long background in education and athletics in Logan County. Barker has worked in Logan County schools and has served as an athletic director at Chapmanville Regional High School. He has also been a high school football coach and has been involved with local school and athletic programs. He entered the 2026 Democratic primary for House District 31 against fellow Democrat Derrick Pearson. Barker won the May primary with 642 votes, or about 82.6%, and advanced to the general election. He now faces Republican incumbent Margitta Mazzocchi. The district includes parts of Boone, Lincoln, and Logan counties. Barker’s campaign has received support from former Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and local labor organizations.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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