Longtime public servant Bob Ashley has died

Ashley was first elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1984 and went on to serve as Republican Leader in the 72nd and 73rd Legislatures. The post Longtime public servant Bob Ashley has died appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

MetroNews This Morning 5-15-24

Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, May 15, 2024 The post MetroNews This Morning 5-15-24 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Cabell County school excess levy fails; Huntington, Wheeling choose new mayors

The levy has faced a number of court challenges over the last year. The post Cabell County school excess levy fails; Huntington, Wheeling choose new mayors appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes

Half the state Senate is up for election every two years -- so 17 seats were on ballots this cycle. The post Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Jim Justice wins Republican nomination to U.S. Senate from West Virginia

Two-term Gov. Jim Justice has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, a race that was called shortly after voting concluded. Justice’s most prominent competitor was Congressman Alex Mooney. Polling consistently showed Justice with a big lead over Mooney for months. MetroNews and other outl...[read more]