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WATCH: Invitation for counties to join West Virginia
West Virginia Senator Chris Rose introduced a resolution Thursday, inviting Virginia and Maryland counties to join the Mountain State. 21 Counties from Virginia and three from Maryland were invited. Here is how some locals reacted. Copyright 2025...
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Marshall County resident Dobkin announces bid for West Virginia Senate seat
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MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Robert "Bob" Dobkin announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for West Virginia's Senate on Thursday at Grand Vue Park. Dobkin, a Marshall County resident, aims to assume the District 2 seat currently held by...
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Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 Help Fight Hunger In West Virginia
IRVING, Texas—The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation has announced it would contribute $25,000 each to two of West Virginia’s largest food banks, the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Facing Hunger Food Bank, to help those individuals and families...
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West Virginia submits Rural Health Transformation application
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that the state has filed an application with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the Rural Health Transformation Program. If approved,...
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Find Sources for Grants for Nonprofits from Private Foundations in West Virginia
Nonprofits in West Virginia play a critical role in strengthening communities across the state. From Charleston and Morgantown to Huntington, Wheeling, and smaller towns, these organizations provide essential services in education, healthcare,...
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GameChanger Bringing West Virginia’s First Student-Athlete Wellness Portal to Doddridge County High School
Innovative Prevention Concept Features Interactive Portal Educating Students about Opioid, Substance Misuse and Deadly Fentanyl West Virginia Press Association FAIRMONT, W.Va. — GameChanger, in collaboration with St. Andrew Development of York,...
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Area senators on the continuing government shutdown
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The government shutdown is now the longest in American history. WSAZ asked the six U.S. senators representing West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky what they were doing to end the government shutdown and provide relief for...
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'President Fetterman'? The commendably independent Pa. senator
David Catron is a seasoned, astute political analyst. He has an impressive if not uncanny record picking the most unlikely presidential winners, including Donald Trump in 2016. Thus, Catron had my full attention with his recent column, “Is John...
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Funrize legal states: Where and how to play in 2025
With its sweepstakes-based model, Funrize legally offers casino-style games in most U.S. states. This article explores where the sweepstakes casino is accessible and what players can expect from the experience. If you’re in one of these legal...
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West Virginia senator proposes resolution inviting neighboring counties to join state
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose introduced a Senate Resolution this week inviting 21 counties from Virginia and three from Maryland to consider joining West Virginia. The measure aims to strengthen regional ties...
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Rutter’s Beverage Deal Honors Veterans, Active-Duty Military
Rutter’s is honoring Veterans Day with a new coffee and beverage deal. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the retailer is offering all veterans and active-duty military personnel a free coffee, cappuccino, fountain drink or slushy of any size at any Rutter’s...
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$11.1M released to feed West Virginians as SNAP benefits stall
CHARLESTON, W.Va . (WVVA) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that West Virginia has released more than $11 million to food banks as the federal government shutdown halts SNAP benefits. The latest $2.5 million installment brings total...
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Governor Patrick Morrisey announces $11.1 Million released to West Virginia food banks
Charleston, WV (WOAY)- Governor Patrick Morrisey announces additional funds to food banks to prepare for increased demand due to the federal government shutdown. The Governor reports the release of another $2.5 million, bringing the total to $11.1...
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Election Recap: Democrats win big in Tuesday’s election
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The Democratic party in Virginia swept all three statewide races in the Nov. 4 election, winning the contests for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General by wide margins. The Democrats also won big in...
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Local Attorney Bob Dobkin Announces W.Va. State Senate Bid
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The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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Bob Dobkin Robert “Bob” Dobkin on Thursday announced his candidacy to seek the Republican nomination for the West Virginia State Senate in the Second Senatorial District. “West Virginia needs proven leaders who are focused on growing our economy,...
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W.Va. State Sen. Charles Clements Won’t Seek Re-Election; Endorses Bob Dobkin For Seat
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The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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State Sen. Charles Clements, R-Wetzel, announced Thursday he would not seek re-election. West Virgnia Sen. Charles Clements, R-Wetzel, released the following statement Thursday afternoon, announcing that he would not seek re-election and endorsing...
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With SNAP benefits delayed, state officials steer thousands of West Virginians to overwhelmed food banks
BLUEFIELD — On the third day after food stamps ran out, Ron Ciccolini sat in the basement of a former Catholic school in Bluefield, calculating the food distribution numbers. For nearly 30 years, Ciccolini has been the volunteer director of the...
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Five Years After It Became a National Park, There’s a Growing Divide in West Virginia’s New River Gorge
By Caelan Bailey The New River Gorge is a jagged area in the middle of Southern West Virginia’s coalfields. Shaped by one of the oldest rivers in the world, whitewater rapids roll under its high petrified sandstone crags. And, since 2020, it’s...
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Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 To Help Fight Hunger In West Virginia
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation announced it would contribute $25,000 each to two of West Virginia’s largest food banks, the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Facing Hunger Food Bank, to help those individuals and families affected by the...
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Morrisey announces $11.1 Million released to West Virginia food banks
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The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON — West Virginia has now released more than $11 million to food banks to prepare for increased demand due to the federal government shutdown, according to a press release from Governor Patrick Morrisey's office. The governor announced...
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