State by WV Statewire Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision CHARLESTON — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent… January 7, 2026
Obituaries by Obituaries George Carothers Jr. George Lee Carothers, Jr., 59, of Shinnston, passed away on December 30, 2025, at his residence.… January 7, 2026
Obituaries by Obituaries Richard Herbert Fogle, Sr. Richard Fogle, Sr. 82, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the… January 7, 2026
Obituaries by Obituaries William Ward William Arthur (Bill) Ward passed away January 6,2026 peacefully at United Hospital Center following a brief… January 6, 2026
Obituaries by Obituaries Paulette Chucci Paulette Sue Chucci, 73, of Fairmont passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her residence. She… January 6, 2026
Obituaries by Obituaries Mary Lou Randolph (Heflin) Mary Lou Heflin Randolph, 97, of Lost Creek passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. She… January 6, 2026
State by WV Statewire West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection GRAFTON — West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to… January 6, 2026
National by NationWire Walz to Address Political Future as Reports Say He Will Exit 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce Monday that he will… January 5, 2026
State by WV Statewire Senator Willis Cites Venezuela Crisis in Calling for Military Experience in Congress CHARLESTON — U.S. Senate candidate and state Sen. Tom Willis (R) drew attention to the absence… January 3, 2026
National by NationWire Trump Says U.S. Forces Captured Venezuela’s Maduro After Strikes WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro… January 3, 2026