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Senators introduce resolution against Biden's ATF rule on firearm dealership

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), in collaboration with 41 other Senate Republican colleagues, have introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act. The resolution aims to strike down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule on the definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms. According to these senators, the rule overlooks the law and congressional intent and unconstitutionally attempts to mandate anyone who sells a firearm to register as...

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Senate unanimously passes bill to award Billie Jean King the Congressional Gold Medal

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) announced that the Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to tennis legend and American icon Billie Jean King. The medal will be awarded in recognition of King’s groundbreaking leadership throughout her life and career in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society at large.

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Capito supports resolution condemning withholding arms for Israel

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, has joined 47 Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning any action by the Biden administration to withhold or restrict ammunition or weapons for Israel. The resolution was spearheaded by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

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Former Herbert Hoover High School standout ’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Former Riverside High School standout Todd Douglas’ collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against IUP Crimson Hawks.

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Former Nitro High School standout Kyle Gill’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Sam Sheets, former Nitro High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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, former George Washington High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against IUP Crimson Hawks.

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Trey Ritchie, former George Washington High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kanawha County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Charleston Leader | May 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according 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 May 11?

By Charleston Leader | May 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | May 11, 2024

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

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Senator Shelley Moore Capito addresses 2024 Bethany College graduates

By Charleston Leader | May 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) journeyed to Bethany, West Virginia today, where she gave the commencement address at the Bethany College Spring 2024 graduation ceremony. Alongside her role as keynote speaker, Senator Capito was also bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate of Education by Bethany College's President, Dr. Jamie Caridi. Founded in 1840, Bethany College holds the distinction of being the oldest institution of higher education in West Virginia.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Boone County in week ending May 4

By Charleston Leader | May 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Capito addresses WVU School of Medicine graduates

By Charleston Leader | May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visited Morgantown, W.Va., where she delivered a speech at the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine Spring 2024 commencement ceremony. In addition to her address, Senator Capito was awarded a Presidential Honorary Doctorate Degree by WVU President Dr. E. Gordon Gee.

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Senator Capito announces funding for West Virginia water projects

By Charleston Leader | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been allocated for water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects across West Virginia.

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West Virginia delegation appeals for major disaster declaration approval

By Charleston Leader | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), together with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) and Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), have called on President Joe Biden and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III Administrator MaryAnn Tierney to consider the State of West Virginia’s appeal for a major disaster declaration. This appeal comes in response to severe weather events that occurred from April 2, 2024, to April 6, 2024, causing significant damage in 15 counties throughout central and southern West Virginia.

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Senate passes FAA Reauthorization Act with Capito's support

By Charleston Leader | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, cast her vote in favor of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024. The legislation was approved by the Senate with an 88-4 majority and will now proceed to the U.S. House of Representatives for further consideration.

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Capito questions Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs Chairman on deterrence policies

By Charleston Leader | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, interrogated Lloyd J. Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a hearing to review President Biden's Fiscal Year 2025 funding request for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Capito expresses concerns over DOL leadership under Acting Secretary Su

By Charleston Leader | May 9, 2024

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 concerns about the leadership of Acting Secretary Julie Su at the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) during a hearing to review the DOL's budget requests for Fiscal Year 2025.