Vince George is the Democratic nominee for West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District and is running against Republican incumbent Carol Miller. George grew up around Charleston and South Charleston and attended West Virginia University (WVU). George has worked in public service, education and community advocacy. His experience includes working with the Kanawha County Clerk’s office and the West Virginia Legislature, as well as helping people access programs like SNAP, Medicaid and TANF. He also worked to recruit doctors to rural parts of West Virginia that lacked healthcare providers. George later worked with environmental groups on issues involving clean air, clean water and mountaintop removal mining. He has also taught at Fairmont State University, Shepherd University and Martinsburg High School. George won the Democratic nomination in May. His campaign has focused on healthcare, affordability, wages, jobs, Social Security, SNAP and veterans’ benefits.
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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