JB McCuskey claimed the Republican nomination for West Virginia Attorney General Tuesday, winning over Sen. Mike Stuart. McCuskey is the current West Virginia State Auditor. He previously served in the state House of Delegates from 2012-16 before being elected as auditor in 2017.
Gov. Jim Justice won West Virginia’s GOP Senate nomination on Tuesday, over U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney. Republicans are eying pickup opportunities that could flip control of the Senate for at least two years. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is not running again.
Congresswoman Carol Miller won primary vote yesterday by holding off a challenge from convicted Jan. 6 riot participant Derrick Evans. Miller defeated Evans in the 1st Congressional District and will try to capture her fourth term in the U.S. House in November. Riley Moore won the Republican nomination for the 2nd Congressional District in the … Read more
A new flight has begun taking passengers from Charleston to Myrtle Beach. Spirit Airlines left the market at West Virginia International Yeager Airport recently, but a new direct flight to Myrtle Beach launched Friday through Breeze Airways. Fares were just $39 one-way to start out. The new flight is seasonal and will run on Mondays … Read more
In addition to the open seats for governor, U.S. Senate race, and the 2nd Congressional District, West Virginia is holding primaries today for multiple statewide offices, including secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, commissioner of agriculture, and attorney general. Around 90-thousand votes were cast during early voting. There are 1.1 million registered voters in … Read more
The Capitol Market in Charleston will be showcasing different artists leading up to FestivALL in June. The creators will display jewelry, canvas paintings, digital creations and more to preview what’s coming during the June event. A “Show Your Pride” window display contest will be happening June 1 through June 24 with local businesses decorating storefronts. … Read more
Dozens of daycare providers from around the Kanawha Valley held a rally Monday at the West Virginia State Capitol to ask for state lawmakers to help fund childcare. The childcare industry continues to report a shortage of workers, and a handful of daycares have closed this year in the Charleston area after struggling to stay … Read more
A national relay on on its annual journey leading up to Memorial Day, where teams walk a combined 20,000 miles across several states to honor fallen service members. The 28-day trek made its way to Charleston and Morgantown last weekend, and it’s moved on now heading toward its destination in Dallas, Texas for Memorial Day. … Read more
A Boone County man accused of sexually abusing minor hundreds of times reached a plea deal and now faces at least 100 years in prison. 49-year old William Craddock of Madison, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of sexual abuse, with each offense carrying a possible penalty of 10 to 20 years in prison along with … Read more
Despite concerns over potential cases popping up, there have been no new cases of the measles in West Virginia. The state’s first measles case in fifteen years was confirmed on April 26 when health care officials said more than 125 people in 30 West Virginia counties were exposed to the individual. Friday marked the final … Read more