Melissa McCrady is a Parkersburg resident, engineer, business owner and Republican candidate for House of Delegates District 13. She works as a project engineer and manager and is also a co-owner of J&M Bookstore in Parkersburg. McCrady challenged incumbent Republican Del. Scot Heckert in the May 2026 Republican primary. She won the nomination with about 63% of the vote, defeating Heckert, who received about 37%. Following the primary, McCrady said she intended to represent the views and interests of Wood County residents and described “freedom” as a guiding principle for how she would approach votes in the legislature.
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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