Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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Capito Gavels In Senate Committee With A Gift From Democrats
Capito led her first hearing Thursday in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
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Multiple fire departments in Raleigh County responded just after 9 p.m. Sunday night to a structure fire at what was once the home of former governor Hulett Smith. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJanuary 15, 2012: Former Governor Hulett Smith Dies in Arizona
Former Governor Hulett Smith died in Arizona on January 15, 2012, at age 93. Born in Beckley, Smith was surrounded by business and politics during his…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDecember 16, 1897 : Last Public Hanging in West Virginia
On December 16, 1897, John F. Morgan was hanged in Ripley for the murder of Chloe Greene and two of her sons. It was the last public execution in West…
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