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Summit Point's Hoppy Kercheval Receives Honorary Degree from WVU

Kercheval honored at WVU commencement ceremony WV Metro News | Saturday, December 21, 2024 By MetroNews Staff During West Virginia University's December Commencement, Hoppy Kercheval, a notable figure from Summit Point, received a Presidential Honorary Degree for his impactful contributions to the state. Alongside educators and other graduates, Kercheval

Patrick Morrisey Forms Transition Group to Enhance West Virginia Governance

Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey launches group to help with his transition to governor’s office WV Metro News | Thursday, November 7, 2024 By Morgan Pemberton WV Metro News reports that Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey is initiating a smooth transition to his new role by establishing the West Virginia Prosperity Group. This organization

Riley Moore Wins Congressional Seat, Carol Miller Re-elected in WV

Riley Moore and Carol Miller win election to Congress WV Metro News | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 By Brad Mcelhinny In the recent elections, West Virginians elected newcomer Riley Moore, a Republican with a strong political background, to Congress, while re-electing incumbent Congresswoman Carol Miller. Moore, who served as state treasurer

Fatal Fire in Jefferson County Leaves One Dead and Two Injured

Jefferson County fire claims life WV Metro News | Monday, November 4, 2024 By Marsha Chwalik A tragic fire in Middleway, Jefferson County, resulted in one confirmed fatality and left two others injured, according to the West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office and Chief Michael Mood from the Middleway Fire Department.

Former Jefferson County Commissioners No Contest Plea Ends Controversy

Former Jefferson County commissioners plead no contest in neglect of duties controversy WV Metro News | Saturday, November 2, 2024 By Jeff Jenkins In a resolution to a year-long controversy in Jefferson County, former commissioners Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of failing to perform

West Virginia's Political Landscape: The Dominance of Red Over Blue Amidst Election Trends

West Virginia: blue geysers and red waves WV Metro News | Friday, November 1, 2024 By Hoppy Kercheval In an analysis by WV Metro News, the political landscape of West Virginia reveals a state predominantly leaning Republican, with 46 out of 55 counties showing more Republican than Democratic voter registration. The