Renovations Underway For Historic Capitol Complex Mansion
Renovation work, stalled for decades, has begun on the oldest surviving residence on the Capitol Complex.
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Politics Take Center Stage In May Primary
We typically think of politics in America as pitting one party against another. Democrats versus Republicans. But with the primary election in West Virginia set for next month, something entirely different is happening in the supermajority Republican party. Leading Republicans are directly challenging other Republicans to try to steer the makeup of the West Virginia Legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJanuary 14, 1957: Cecil Underwood Inaugurated State's Youngest Governor
On January 14, 1957, Cecil Underwood became West Virginia’s youngest governor. The 34-year-old Tyler County native also became the state’s first…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBoard Oks Ending Budget Director's Civil Service Protection
The West Virginia Personnel Board has voted to eliminate civil service protection for the state Budget Office director.The Charleston Gazette-Mail ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOctober 21, 1940: Gov. William Conley Dies at 74
On October 21, 1940, former West Virginia Governor William G. Conley died at the age of 74. The Republican started his career as a schoolteacher and…
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