Senate committee reviews Great Lakes restoration efforts and considers reauthorization bill
Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a Senate hearing reviewing ongoing restoration work around the Great Lakes region. Lawmakers discussed renewing funding for key programs supporting environmental protection while gathering input from stakeholders.
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito shared updates between April 9–11 highlighting student research at WVU’s symposium; commending participants in NASA’s Artemis II mission; and advancing policy on Parkinson’s disease awareness—all while underscoring her…
Who from Greater Charleston area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, April 12?
On Sunday, April 12, these former Greater Charleston area high school stars will be competing.
Governor Morrisey discusses legislative accomplishments at Keyser town hall event
Governor Patrick Morrisey held a town hall event in Keyser highlighting key wins from West Virginia’s 2026 legislative session including tax cuts, infrastructure spending, education funding, pay raises for state workers, and rural health initiatives. The article also provides background information about U.S. Senator Jim Justice’s career achievements.
Kanawha County Schools updates Laidley Field policy on alcohol sales at events
Kanawha County Schools clarified its updated Laidley Field policy on Apr. 8 regarding beer sales: alcohol remains banned at all school-related or student-involved events but may continue under strict conditions during certain non-school functions organized by outside groups.
Charleston records $5,532 in Medicaid claims for COVID-19 services in 2024
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Charleston submitted claims totaling at least $5,532 for services billed under HCPCS codes specifically linked to COVID-19 care, with 89% of virus-related billing occurring during the pandemic’s peak years of 2020 and 2021.
Shelley Moore Capito highlights CDS project visits and tax cut impacts in West Virginia
Senator Shelley Moore Capito used social media posts dated April 7-8, 2026 to share updates about her work supporting Congressionally Directed Spending projects across West Virginia communities and noted increased tax refunds for families this…
Which Greater Charleston area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Wednesday, April 8?
These former Greater Charleston area high school standouts will be active on Wednesday, April 8.
West Virginia State University to host MS-CC Environmental Sciences Hackathon April 3-4
West Virginia State University will hold its first MS-CC Environmental Sciences Hackathon on April 3–4. Students will address environmental data security challenges using real-world datasets. The event is funded by a National Science Foundation award.