Swiss Heritage, Gamer AI Merge In Helvetia For Fasnacht 2025
The Fasnacht 2025 celebration in the Swiss town of Helvetia included traditional revelry and a new Fallout 76 gaming twist.
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State Treasurer Riley Moore Announces Run For U.S. Congress
Speaking from his home in Harpers Ferry on Monday, the former state delegate said he will run as a Republican in 2024 for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Rep. Mooney's TV Ad Using House Footage Draws Complaint
The Republican primary campaign involving two incumbents for a newly consolidated congressional district in West Virginia has heated up after one U.S. House member attacked the opponent in a TV ad, drawing complaints of an apparent ethics violation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBig Voting Bill Faces Defeat As Two Democrats Won't Stop Filibuster
Voting legislation that's a top priority for Democrats and civil rights leaders seemed headed for defeat as the Senate opened Tuesday, a devastating setback enabled by President Joe Biden’s own party as two holdout senators refuse to support rule changes to overcome a Republican filibuster.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCapito Stands On Record For Reelection, Swearengin Argues W.Va. Needs Greater Support
One of West Virginia’s two U.S. Senate seats are on the ballot this year as the GOP fights nationally to retain its majority in Washington, D.C. Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito faces Democrat Paula Jean Swearengin. We bring you this profile of both candidates.
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October 24, 1861: Voters Approve State of West Virginia
On October 24, 1861, voters formally approved the formation of West Virginia. Many western Virginia residents had been frustrated with the Virginia state…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenators Introduce Amendment Aimed at Boosting Black Lung Screening Participation
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have introduced a provision that aims to boost participation in black lung detection programs.Virginia Democrat Sen.…
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