Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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Sample Ballot Lookup Tool Just Clicks Away
There are yard signs, candidate forums and ads for candidates, but if you’re not sure exactly who you can vote for, there is a tool.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic Comment Events Set For Electric Transmission Lines
The PSC scheduled four public comment hearings for June, and is still accepting written comments online and via mail.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Horse Racing Industry To Become More Competitive Under New Law
Surrounded by lawmakers, local officials and a couple of horses at the Charles Town Races, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a new law designed to make the industry far more competitive.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSupreme Court Weighs In On Vaccines And Planet Money Talks, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, the state supreme court decides on vaccine requirements, the office of miners health and safety releases its findings about recent accidents and money talks on Planet Money.
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State Charter School Board Files Brief In High Court’s Review
The high court agreed to review the case last December after blocking a lower court order that stopped the creation of new charter schools without voter approval.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Court Upholds State Vaccination Requirements
Federal judges ruled that West Virginia's vaccination requirement are legitimate because of its protection of the health and well-being of school children.
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