Day: March 19, 2019 Archives


TuesdayMarch 19, 2019

Manchin vs. Justice

The scene is a deserted Great Hall of the State Capitol.  Governor Jim Justice and Senator Joe Manchin slowly approach each other from opposite ends. Anxious Capitol employees warily sneak a glimpse from the side entrances to the hall.  The only noise is the footsteps of Justice and Manchin.  They stop, just a few feet

Justice appoints Poling to Raleigh circuit court

Darl Poling, of Beckley, replaces John Hutchison, whom Justice appointed to the state Supreme Court.

Former anti-poverty group leader charged with embezzlement

Chris Kimes served as director of political affairs at West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition.

St. Joseph trio leads Class A all-state team

Shy named captain; Jarrells, Adkins also honored

Following Manchin’s opposition, state Democratic Party urges support for Equality Act

The legislation would extend existing federal non-discrimination rules on race and religion to sexual orientation and gender identity.