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Tracy Marie Thompson, age 45 years, a resident of Harman, WV passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 in the Davis Medical Center. Read More

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz urged West Virginians to stand firm in their conservative values Saturday night as he delivered the keynote address at the Raleigh County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner. Read More

Hazel Stevenson, a resident of the Kingsville Community, died Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV with her family by her side. Read More

Gov. Patrick Morrisey criticized House Finance Chairman Del. Vernon Criss (R-Wood, 12) on Thursday, questioning the lawmaker’s stance on tax cuts and school choice in a post on social media. Read More

Lawmakers are considering a House Finance bill that would make major changes to West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship Program, and the proposal is drawing debate over the future of school choice in the state. Read More

Marlyn Dexel “Deck” Scott, age 71 years, a resident of Valley Bend, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home, under the care of West Virgina Caring Hospice and surrounded by his family. Read More

Casting himself as a political outsider in a three-way Republican primary, Jack Reger on Tuesday outlined an expansive platform for West Virginia’s 11th Senate District during a campaign launch at the Tygart Hotel. Read More

House Bill 4656 would make sweeping changes to how West Virginia handles chronic absenteeism, shifting the focus from punishment to intervention and formally ending truancy as a status offense. Read More

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