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Which former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By Charleston Leader | Mar 31, 2024

These former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | Mar 30, 2024

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

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Census Bureau: 78.7% of people in Boone County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Charleston Leader | Mar 29, 2024

Of the 22,059 citizens living in Boone County in 2021, 78.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 17,366 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kanawha County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 23

By Charleston Leader | Mar 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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In Case You Missed It: Capito Op-Ed on the Importance of NIH in West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Mar 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia highlighted the significant impact of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the state in an op-ed published in The Dominion Post. Capito emphasized how NIH funding has transformed healthcare accessibility within West Virginia over the past decade, stating, "10 years ago, many West Virginians had to leave the state to get treatment for certain diseases, illnesses, or other medical issues. That is not the case today thanks in part to research and advancements supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)."...

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How many companies in cities in Kanawha County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By Charleston Leader | Mar 28, 2024

There were five companies in a city associated with Kanawha County that received five FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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In Case You Missed It: Capito, Colleagues Call Out Biden Admin’s Plan for Outrageous Tax Hike on American Energy Producers

By Charleston Leader | Mar 28, 2024

Mar 28 2024CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with 23 Republican colleagues, expressed serious concern over the Biden administration's proposed tax increases on American energy producers. The senators, led by U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), addressed a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, highlighting their apprehensions."We write with grave concern regarding the administration’s continued hostility towards American energy production. The administration has once again doubled down on weaponizing the tax code...

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Capito Announces Federal Resources for West Virginia Disaster Relief

By Charleston Leader | Mar 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has revealed that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing resources to the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management for disaster relief efforts in the state. The funding, amounting to $3,944,851.61, is aimed at supporting ongoing recovery projects following a major weather disaster that occurred in April 2018.In a statement, Senator Capito highlighted the importance of such funding for communities in West Virginia, particularly those susceptible to flooding due to...

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PHOTOS: Capito Hosts NIH Director in West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Mar 27, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently welcomed Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to West Virginia University (WVU) in Morgantown. The visit aimed to showcase the impactful work being done at WVU through NIH funding.Capito expressed her enthusiasm about the research being conducted in West Virginia, stating, "From cancer detection and treatment, to the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and Substance Use Disorder, universities throughout West Virginia—particularly WVU—are making significant contributions to biomedical...

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Capito: EPA’s Attacks on American Energy Continue with Harmful Natural Gas Tax

By Charleston Leader | Mar 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has raised significant concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed tax on natural gas producers. Senator Capito's letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan outlines the impact of this tax being implemented as part of the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act," which she describes as harmful to American energy workers and employers.In her letter, Senator Capito criticizes the EPA for the implementation delay of the...

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Capito Discusses West Virginia’s Broadband Future at WV Focus Forward Conference

By Charleston Leader | Mar 27, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently addressed the 6th annual West Virginia Focus Forward Conference in Morgantown, discussing her efforts to bridge the digital divide in the state. Senator Capito, a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, highlighted the progress made in bringing reliable internet access to West Virginia since launching the Capito Connect initiative in 2015."While we have made great progress in our goal to bring internet access to West Virginia, we must continue to focus on finding ways to deliver broadband...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Boone County in week ending Mar. 23?

By Charleston Leader | Mar 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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PHOTOS: Capito, Miss Morgantown Take Girls Rise Up to Anna Jarvis Elementary

By Charleston Leader | Mar 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Miss Morgantown Sarah Lojewski recently brought the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Anna Jarvis Elementary School in Grafton, W.Va. The event aimed to promote female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence among young girls. Senator Capito emphasized the importance of building each other up to achieve goals, stating, "There is no question that these students are dedicated to setting new goals and achieving them."Miss Morgantown Sarah Lojewski expressed her excitement about collaborating with Senator Capito,...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Boone County in week ending Mar. 23

By Charleston Leader | Mar 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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In Case You Missed It: Capito Discusses Rural Internet Connectivity, 911 Service at Senate Commerce Hearing

By Charleston Leader | Mar 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) engaged in a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing focused on "Spectrum and National Security," emphasizing the importance of internet connectivity for cybersecurity and addressing potential digital threats. Senator Capito posed critical questions to experts during the hearing, shedding light on rural connectivity and 911 service reliability in West Virginia.During the hearing, Senator Capito inquired about the significance of auctioning spectrum to enhance coverage in rural...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Mar. 23?

By Charleston Leader | Mar 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By Charleston Leader | Mar 24, 2024

These former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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Capito Statement on Vote to Complete FY24 Funding Process

By Charleston Leader | Mar 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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), expressed her thoughts on the completion of the FY24 funding process in a recent statement."I wish we could have had an appropriations process that was open for floor discussion on each separate bill, including amendments, and free of shutdown drama. Unfortunately, that is not what Leader Schumer prefers," Senator Capito remarked on the Senate's approach to the funding...

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | Mar 23, 2024

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

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Capito, Manchin Urge EPA to Protect Lime Manufacturing in WV from Burdensome Regulations

By Charleston Leader | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, have raised concerns over the potential impact of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on the lime manufacturing industry in West Virginia.In a joint statement, Capito and Manchin expressed their worries about the proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing Plants Amendments...