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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Mar. 8?

By Charleston Leader | Mar 14, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan resolution introduced to honor 113 years of Girl Scouts' contributions

By Charleston Leader | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Tammy Duckworth, Susan Collins, and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the 113th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America.

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Senator Capito addresses NRC conference on nuclear innovation challenges

By Charleston Leader | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered a keynote address at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Regulatory Information Conference this week.

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Capito backs bill targeting eco-terrorism against energy infrastructure

By Charleston Leader | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has joined a group of Republican Senate colleagues to introduce the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act.

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Senate committee advances EPA nominations of Fotouhi and Szabo

By Charleston Leader | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has cast her vote in favor of advancing two nominations within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Capito addresses NRC conference highlighting nuclear energy's future

By Charleston Leader | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently delivered the keynote address at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Regulatory Information Conference in Washington, D.C. As Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, she...

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Capito supports EPA nominations advancing to full Senate

By Charleston Leader | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has voted to advance the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions within the Environmental Protection Agency...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Kanawha County in week ending Mar. 8?

By Charleston Leader | Mar 12, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at eight gas stations in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 8

By Charleston Leader | Mar 12, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Republican senators back Trump's plan for stronger U.S. offensive cyber measures

By Charleston Leader | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Roger Wicker have spearheaded a letter to President Donald J. Trump, expressing support from Senate Republicans for enhancing U.S. offensive cyber capabilities.

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Senator Capito supports EPA's move to reverse Biden-era energy regulations

By Charleston Leader | Mar 12, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for initiating steps to deregulate certain Biden-era rules.

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Senator Capito supports Trump's updated WOTUS definition amid ongoing regulatory debates

By Charleston Leader | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her approval of the Trump administration's update to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition, following efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of...

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Capito supports Trump's updated definition of waters of the United States

By Charleston Leader | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her approval of the Trump administration's recent update to the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS).

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Capito supports EPA's rollback of Biden-era energy regulations

By Charleston Leader | Mar 12, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, expressed approval for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to begin deregulating rules from the Biden administration.

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Credit for Caring Act reintroduced by Senators Capito and Bennet

By Charleston Leader | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Michael Bennet have reintroduced the Credit for Caring Act, which aims to provide financial relief to family caregivers.

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Boone County ranks 13th highest in West Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $17,114 in 2022

By Charleston Leader | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Boone County received an average of $17,114 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th highest in West Virginia.

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Kanawha County celebrates Read Across America Week with book-loving cheer

By Charleston Leader | Mar 10, 2025

In Kanawha County, Read Across America Week was celebrated with enthusiasm as readers gathered to promote a love for books.

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Bipartisan group urges USDA action on farmer disaster relief

By Charleston Leader | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, has joined a bipartisan initiative to expedite disaster assistance for farmers affected by recent natural disasters.

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Manufacturing industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across Charleston Leader publication area in 2024

By Charleston Leader | Mar 9, 2025

An employer classified under the Manufacturing industry based in the Charleston Leader publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Kanawha County in week ending Mar. 1

By Charleston Leader | Mar 9, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.