WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Advocates Push for Greater Investment in Tobacco-free Futures During Great American Smokeout * CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout, taking place tomorrow, Thursday, November 20th, by calling on West Virginia lawmakers to allocate additional funding to tobacc  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * Bequest of Over $600,000 Establishes Jack E. Cisney Scholarship at West Liberty University The West Liberty University Foundation is honored to announce a transformative bequest gift of more than $600,000 from the estate of Jack E. Cisney, a beloved educator and longtime supporter of higher education. This generous gift establishes the Jack E. Cisney Scholarship, an endowed fund that will provide   more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Berkeley County Man Admits to Role in Eastern Panhandle Drug Trafficking Organization MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jwan Martine Smith, 40, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has admitted to being part of a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. According to court documents, Smith worked   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Federal Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and their Rules Committee colleagues in reintroducing the Citizen Ballot Protection Act. The bill would ensure States are able to better verify that only Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Shaheen Introduce NOPAIN for Veterans Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) for Veterans Act. The legislation would expand veteran access to non-opioid alternatives by providing pathways for FDA-approved non-opioid treatments to be included in t  more

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news: * * * CEO of HOPE Gas, Morgan O'Brien, Highlights Workforce Opportunities during Fairmont State University's Presidential Speaker Series Fairmont State University wrapped up the Fall installment of its 2025-2026 Presidential Speaker Series on Nov. 13 with Morgan O'Brien, CEO of Hope Gas. The Presidential Speaker Series welcomes distinguished leaders to campus to explore politics, economics, civics, the ar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Improving PFAS Disposal Policy * To watch Chairman Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on examining the future of PFAS cleanup and disposal policy. During the hearing, Chairman C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Improving PFAS Disposal Policy Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on examining the future of PFAS cleanup and disposal policy. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine PFAS Cleanup and Disposal Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on examining the future of PFAS cleanup and disposal policy. In her opening remarks, Chai  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Opposes CRA on Trump EPA Rule Extending Crude Oil and Natural Gas Emissions Compliance Timelines Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor to oppose S.J. Res. 76, a congressional review act   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Supports Confirmation of Ho Nieh to Serve on Nuclear Regulatory Commission * To watch Chairman Capito's floor remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor in support of Ho Nieh's confirmation to serve as a member   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Supports Confirmation of Ho Nieh to Serve on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor in support of Ho Nieh's confirmation to serve as a member of the Nuclear   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Meets With Delegation of Senior Nigerian Officials Regarding the Persecution of Christians and Terrorism Threat in Nigeria * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore met with a delegation of senior members of the Nigerian government, led by Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to the President of Nigeria, during the delegation's visit to Washington, D.C. T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * DOE to Loan West Virginia Utilities $1.44B to Extend Life of Six High-Cost Coal Plants * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has committed to loaning West Virginia's utility companies $1.44 billion to fund projects to refurbish six of the state's coal-fired power plants, extending their lives by up to 20 years. Regardless of how long the refurbished coal plants manage t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Marine Veteran Dies While Rescuing Trapped Coal Miners * Marine Corps combat veteran Steven M. Lipscomb lost his life, Nov. 8, while looking after the safety of his crew at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, West Virginia. "All of West Virginia mourns the loss of this courageous man," said West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey in a Nov. 14 proclamation, which also ordered state flags flown at half-st  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Man Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Organization WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Brady McKinley, 46, of Adena, Ohio, has admitted to conspiring with others to distribute illegal drugs in the upper Ohio Valley. According to court documents and statements made in court, McKinley worked with others to sell large quantities of fentanyl and co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Applauds Toyota's Multimillion Dollar Investment in Buffalo, West Virginia Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement celebrating Toyota's investment announcement in Buffalo, West Virginia: "I've said time and time again that West Virginia is a diamond in the rough - it's great to see companies like Toyota start to catch on. This investment in our state to   more