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News from August 2024

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Capito attends annual business summit alongside Canadian ambassador

By Charleston Leader | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 88th Annual Meeting and Business Summit this week, participating in various events with business and community leaders. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, also participated at Senator Capito's invitation.

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Capito announces federal grants for West Virginia fire departments and first responders

By Charleston Leader | Aug 30, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 29 fire departments, six first responder organizations, five city governments, and one university in West Virginia.

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Capito hosts Canadian ambassador at annual WV Chamber of Commerce summit

By Charleston Leader | Aug 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, for a series of events at the 88th Annual West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

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Capito secures extensive federal grant funding for diverse West Virginia programs

By Charleston Leader | Aug 28, 2024

On August 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies for projects she helped secure funds for in West Virginia. These projects span healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug use prevention.

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Senator Capito addresses EPA OIG investigation into Joe Goffman's conduct

By Charleston Leader | Aug 28, 2024

On August 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued a statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on Joe Goffman, Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. The report highlighted several instances where Goffman allegedly failed to meet ethical obligations and improperly managed conflicts of interest during his involvement in EPA rulemaking procedures.

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Senator Capito addresses ethical concerns over EPA's Joe Goffman

By Charleston Leader | Aug 28, 2024

On August 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued a statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on Joe Goffman, Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. The report highlighted multiple instances where Goffman did not meet ethical obligations and improperly managed conflicts of interest during EPA rulemaking procedures and other official duties affecting companies in which he held significant...

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Senator Capito secures funding for robotic surgery equipment at Boone Memorial Hospital

By Charleston Leader | Aug 26, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced a funding award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. to support its procurement and installation of robotic surgery equipment.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kanawha County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Charleston Leader | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Charleston Leader | Aug 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Charleston Leader | Aug 25, 2024

These former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Charleston Leader | Aug 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Charleston Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kanawha County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Charleston Leader | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Boone County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Charleston Leader | Aug 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Capito applauds agreement to expand Monongahela National Forest

By Charleston Leader | Aug 23, 2024

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) commended the agreement between the U.S. Forest Service and John Crites to initiate the sale of approximately 2,700 acres of land adjacent to the Blackwater River in Davis, W.Va., for inclusion in the Monongahela National Forest.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Kanawha County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Charleston Leader | Aug 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at six gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Kanawha County in week ending Aug. 17

By Charleston Leader | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Boone County in week ending Aug. 17

By Charleston Leader | Aug 23, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at six gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Capito visits historic post office and celebrates broadband expansion

By Charleston Leader | Aug 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Morgantown and New Martinsville in West Virginia to focus on economic development and broadband expansion.

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Capito tours Northern Panhandle highlighting key projects

By Charleston Leader | Aug 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, made several stops in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle today, focusing on economic development and Congressionally Directed Spending.