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New Democratic headquarters

Craig Howell Members of the Hancock County Democratic Executive Committee gathered Tuesday to officially open their headquarters for the upcoming general election. Located in the rear of 3401 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, the office will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with specific ...

West Virginia lawmakers and regulators push to protect aging coal plants

CHARLESTON – Lawmakers, state regulators and utilities are trying to ensure West Virginia’s aging coal-fired power plants continue to provide base-load energy into the regional energy grid. The Joint Committee on Energy and Public Works heard from officials with the Office of Energy, the ...

New felony charges filed against former Brooke High principal

WELLSBURG — Two additional felony charges have been filed in the case against the now-former principal of Brooke High School, who has been accused of hiding cameras in three girls' locker rooms at the school. Eric Michael James, 53, now faces three felony counts of intentionally ...

Follansbee to develop garbage appeals form

FOLLANSBEE – While not making any widespread changes to the city’s garbage regulations, Follansbee Council is willing to consider some accommodations for residents on a case-by-case basis. The city, in recent months, has been stepping up its efforts to enforce many long-time garbage ...