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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A U.S. Forest Service employee in West Virginia is a finalist for an award that honors ideas for making government more efficient and effective. Julie Fosbender with the Monongahela National Forest suggested depositing revenue col...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Congressman Alan Mollohan, who had no opposition from the GOP in eight of his 14 election bids, could have more than a half dozen Republicans vying to unseat him in 2010.So far, at least seven Republicans have expressed interes...
KEYSER — In an effort to save money being lost through an antiquated election system that has been abandoned by virtually every other municipality in West Virginia, the Keyser Mayor and City Council moved Wednesday to drop annual elections and extend the terms of the mayor and council members from two to four years.
A committee to reform West Virginia's courts suggests a pilot program to publically fund one state Supreme Court race in 2012.
The best health care, education and fastest growing economy are 2012 gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Jeffrey Kessler, D-2nd District, goals for 2020. Thursday, Kessler greeted and discussed a variety of topics with members of the local community during a public reception sponsored by The Inter-Mountain's Service to the Community Program.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The longest-serving lawmaker on Capitol Hill turns 92 today. Born Nov. 20, 1917, Robert C. Byrd has represented West Virginia in the Senate since 1959 and is in his ninth six-year term. Before that, Byrd served six years in the...
When Robert Byrd came to Congress from West Virginia, a postage stamp cost 3 cents and kids were clamoring for a new toy called Mr. Potato Head.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- After a days delay and a 90-minute floor debate, the House of Delegates passed 64-23 and sent to the governor on Friday legislation to freeze the state gasoline tax at its current 32.2 cents a gallon rate.House Republicans, who on Thur...
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- The Charles Town City Council has added its support to an effort to bring casino-style table games to an Eastern Panhandle racetrack. In a resolution, the council said the prospect of hundreds of new jobs at Charles Town Ra...
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- More than 1,300 people have already voted on whether to let the Charles Town Races & Slots put table games in its casino. Early voting in Jefferson County began Nov. 13 and continues through Dec. 2. Wendy Evangelisti, an...
Associated Press - November 20, 2009 3:25 PM ET CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) - More than 1,300 people have already voted on whether to let the Charles Town Races & Slots put table games in its...