WV Statewide News

21/01/2024

NEWS ALERT: Desantis ends Presidential bid.
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21/01/2024

Charleston, W.Va. – Putnam County Republican Delegate Kathie Hess-Crouse is facing multiple complaints filed with the State Auditor's office and the Ethics Commission, centering on her distribution of state government LEDA grant checks within her district. The complaints allege potential misuse of taxpayer dollars for her re-election campaign. Photographs posted on Delegate Crouse's social media accounts reveal instances where she presented replica checks labeled "Paid for By The Candidate," with funds documented as LEDA grant funds....

Charleston, W.Va. – Putnam County Republican Delegate Kathie Hess-Crouse is facing multiple complaints filed with the State Auditor’s office and the Ethics Commission, centering on her distribution of state government […]

21/01/2024

Inexplicable. Some things and people in life are just that: impossible to explain. Most of us have quoted, “God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.” From personal experience, I’ve found that to be true. There is surely some reasonable explanation for what I'm about to discuss here. Or perhaps it's just God’s mysterious ways. Let me insert here what any reader who’s been looking at this column already knows: I'm a Trump man....

Inexplicable. Some things and people in life are just that: impossible to explain. Most of us have quoted, “God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.” From personal experience, […]

18/01/2024

BLUEFIELD - The Mercer County Republican Executive Committee has postponed tonight's Republican Governor Candidate's Forum due to the forecast of inclement weather. A new date will be announced soon.

BLUEFIELD – The Mercer County Republican Executive Committee has postponed tonight’s Republican Governor Candidate’s Forum due to the forecast of inclement weather. A new date will be announced soon. Author […]

15/01/2024

This Thursday starting at 6pm we will have the live stream coverage of the Governor's Forum held by Mercer County Republican Committee beginning at 6pm

15/01/2024

Traffic Cam in Huntington, WV

15/01/2024

Traffic Cam in Huntington.

14/01/2024

Republican State Senator Robert Karnes’ latest verbal missile fire certainly makes it apparent that he's being truthful when he says nobody can intimidate him. That Karnes is outspoken is a gross understatement. Saying he takes no prisoners when a war of words erupts is a fact that can’t be successfully disputed. Legislative regulars already knew all that but his recent “word brawl” confirmed the fact for those unaware....

Republican State Senator Robert Karnes’ latest verbal missile fire certainly makes it apparent that he’s being truthful when he says nobody can intimidate him. That Karnes is outspoken is a […]

12/01/2024

Today, the West Virginia State Senate passed Senate Bill 155, The Violent Crime Prevention Act, requiring fi****ms shell casings be processed in the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). The bill would make West Virginia only the fourth state in the nation to adopt NIBIN in addressing violent crime. Passage of Senate Bill 155 significantly strengthens officer safety and is an effort to combat growing violent crime across West Virginia....

Today, the West Virginia State Senate passed Senate Bill 155, The Violent Crime Prevention Act, requiring fi****ms shell casings be processed in the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN).  The bill […]

12/01/2024

Charleston, W.Va. – Internet sites devote hundreds of pages of research to the question, “Where’s Waldo?” In fact, many paragraphs are exclusively dedicated to the various name changes the children’s game has gone through. From its British origin as “Where’s Wally?” to its Canadian-American incarnation as “Where’s Waldo?” the series of games based on the books became world famous. The books, depicting hundreds of people tightly together with the challenge to find the title character, have been whispered in capitol corridors this week as “Where’s Maroney?”...

Charleston, W.Va. – Internet sites devote hundreds of pages of research to the question, “Where’s Waldo?” In fact, many paragraphs are exclusively dedicated to the various name changes the children’s […]

08/01/2024

Morgantown – Former West Virginia Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer is scheduled to tell the Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee Monday evening that she has accepted a position with the Feminist Majority, a national women’s rights organization. The Feminist Majority Foundation, its sister organization, is the publisher of Ms. Magazine, the former Delegate said. Previewing her Monday speech, Fleischauer said she will be working with Feminist Majority’s National President, Eleanor Smeal, on its national 2024 campus campaign, organizing young women on college campuses on two main issues – adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and “the urgent need to protect abortion rights,” she said....

Morgantown – Former West Virginia Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer is scheduled to tell the Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee Monday evening that she has accepted a position with the Feminist […]

07/01/2024

The races are on and on and …. In Mingo County, most had believed Circuit Judge Miki Thompson would not stand for 2024 re-election in the newly-reconfigured Eleventh Circuit. It’s composed of Logan and Mingo counties. However, a social media post promoting her candidacy has now appeared. Meanwhile, Thompson pre-filed to run with the Secretary of State’s office some months ago....

The races are on and on and …. In Mingo County, most had believed Circuit Judge Miki Thompson would not stand for 2024 re-election in the newly-reconfigured Eleventh Circuit. It’s […]

05/01/2024

WHEELING, W Va - WVGOP Chairwoman Elgine McArdle said she “will soon relinquish my leadership position in the West Virginia Republican Party. Effective upon the adjournment of our Winter Meeting and following the election of my successor on January 20, 2024, I will share the reasons for my difficult decision to relinquish my leadership position in the West Virginia Republican Party.”...

03/01/2024

Huntington – Invitations are being delivered for Friday’s swearing-in ceremony for new Cabell County Circuit Court Judge Sean “Corky” Hammers. Cabell makes up the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Following the appointment of a new Cabell Prosecuting Attorney and the expiration of 20 days since Governor Jim Justice appointed him, the new Judge will be administered the oath of office at 1:30 p.m....

Huntington – Invitations are being delivered for Friday’s swearing-in ceremony for new Cabell County Circuit Court Judge Sean “Corky” Hammers. Cabell makes up the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Following the appointment […]

30/12/2023

The West Virginia Republican Party is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in District 55 of the West Virginia House of Delegates. To apply, please confirm eligibility, complete the linked form, and follow further directions described therein. This application period will close on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET. click here to apply This district was previously held by Moore Capito.

The West Virginia Republican Party is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in District 55 of the West Virginia House of Delegates. To apply, please confirm eligibility, complete the linked form, and […]

28/12/2023

At a recent Kanawha County Board of Education meeting, the board heard from Derrick Evans, a prominent conservative advocate running for Congress, as emotions ran high regarding a familiar national issue affecting several school districts. In recent months, the Kanawha BOE has been a consistent forum for discussions surrounding the rights of transgender students to use restrooms aligned with their gender identity....

Congressional Candidate Derrick Evans addresses the Kanawha Board of Education over their policy supporting biological males using girls' restroom and locker rooms.

26/12/2023

https://wvstatewide.com/2023/12/26/the-good-fight-premieres-in-huntington-a-local-affair-with-global-impact/

In an exciting turn of events for local film enthusiasts and moviegoers, the highly anticipated faith-based movie “The Good Fight” is set to premiere at Marquee Cinemas at Pullman Square […]

24/12/2023

It's the famous Day Before …. I wonder what “gifts” are already under the holiday tree? For one thing, Kanawha County Republican Delegate Moore Capito made his legislative seat an open contest for some aspiring politicians. Capito, son of United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito, announced his resignation from the House of Delegates to concentrate on his 2024 campaign for Governor....

It’s the famous Day Before …. I wonder what “gifts” are already under the holiday tree?  For one thing, Kanawha County Republican Delegate Moore Capito made his legislative seat an […]

22/12/2023

In a year marked by twists and turns, WV Statewide News has closely covered the political landscape of West Virginia, bringing to light the stories that have captivated residents and observers alike. Here's an exclusive reveal of the top ten political stories that shaped the state in 2023: **10. Drag Show Bans in Jefferson and Putnam:** WV Statewide News explored the cultural clashes surrounding drag show bans in Jefferson and Putnam, delving into the complexities of free expression versus community values....

In a year marked by twists and turns, WV Statewide News has closely covered the political landscape of West Virginia, bringing to light the stories that have captivated residents and […]

19/12/2023

HUNTINGTON - A convicted murderer who has been representing himself in a series of attempts to overturn his conviction has made an unexpected move challenging the Governor’s appointment of Cabell County Prosecutor Sean “Corky” Hammers to fill the Circuit Judge position recently vacated by Chris Chiles. Edward Jesse Dreyfuse has filed a writ with the State Supreme Court challenging the qualifications of Hammers. ...

HUNTINGTON – A convicted murderer who has been representing himself in a series of attempts to overturn his conviction has made an unexpected move challenging the Governor’s appointment of Cabell […]

17/12/2023

It's not good to defy Mother Nature nor West Virginia State Senate President Craig Blair, it seems. Craig Blair In the case of Blair, the repercussions of going sideways against the Berkeley County Republican Lieutenant Governor became clear last week with the expulsion of Randolph County State Senator Robert Karnes from the Senate Republican Caucus. The Blair-Karnes split did not just begin last week, of course....

It’s not good to defy Mother Nature nor West Virginia State Senate President Craig Blair, it seems. In the case of Blair, the repercussions of going sideways against the Berkeley […]

11/12/2023

I was recently made aware of an Op-Ed by Eric Tarr in which he referred to myself and Delegate Evan Worrell as “anti-business.” This of course would surprise everybody who knows me, as well as anybody who has seen my record. After years of being rated 90% to 100% by virtually every business organization in WV my score has suddenly dipped below 50% with the WV Chamber and the WVMA....

I was recently made aware of an Op-Ed by Eric Tarr in which he referred to myself and Delegate Evan Worrell as “anti-business.” This of course would surprise everybody who […]

11/12/2023

Huntington – The controversial Harm Reduction program in Cabell County is under renewed scrutiny as county commissioners opted to remove it from the recent agenda. Commissioner John Mandt affirmed that the harm reduction program, aimed at combating the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic linked to needle reuse for drug injections, will remain unchanged. The program, initiated in 2015, drew attention for its needle exchange component, with the belief that distributing clean needles to drug addicts would curb the spread of diseases....

Huntington – The controversial Harm Reduction program in Cabell County is under renewed scrutiny as county commissioners opted to remove it from the recent agenda. Commissioner John Mandt affirmed that […]

10/12/2023

HAMLIN - Edward Jesse Dreyfuse has told WV Statewide News he has filed a writ of mandamus with the West Virginia Supreme Court asking the court to compel Judge Jay Hoke to issue a ruling on the matters before him. Dreyfuse was convicted in 2013 and sentenced to life in prison without mercy for the murder of Otis Clay Jr, a 66-year-old mentally impaired man....

HAMLIN – Edward Jesse Dreyfuse has told WV Statewide News he has filed a writ of mandamus with the West Virginia Supreme Court asking the court to compel Judge Jay […]

10/12/2023

Charleston – State Senate Minority Leader Mike Woelfel of Cabell County is proposing a childcare tax credit for working families. He plans to introduce it as a bill in the 2024 legislative session, which begins in January. Woelfel, the Democrat leader, said his legislation aims to strike at two goals: reducing child poverty and improving availability of child care. “In West Virginia, our child poverty rate is 25% and trending upward,” said Woelfel....

Charleston – State Senate Minority Leader Mike Woelfel of Cabell County is proposing a childcare tax credit for working families. He plans to introduce it as a bill in the […]

10/12/2023

Charleston – A top aide to former Democrat United States Senator Jay Rockefeller has livened up the First Congressional District race for 2024. Wesley Holden My longtime friend, Kanawha County’s Wesley Holden, has announced his candidacy as an independent for the seat now held by incumbent Republican Congresswoman Carol Miller. Holden is a tenth-generation West Virginian who worked in the state medical examiner’s office and with the Medicaid fraud unit as well as Rockefeller....

Charleston – A top aide to former Democrat United States Senator Jay Rockefeller has livened up the First Congressional District race for 2024. My longtime friend, Kanawha County’s Wesley Holden, […]

09/12/2023

CHARLESTON, WVA - The Great Hall at the WV Culture Center on Thursday evening was crowded and standing room only as Kris Warner, a longstanding Republican leader, officially declared his candidacy for Secretary of State. The event drew nearly 200 attendees, representing at least 39 out of the 55 counties in the state. Warner, a former WVGOP Chairman, Republican National Committeeman, and Trump-appointed USDA State Director for West Virginia, delivered a passionate speech outlining his commitment to West Virginia's values and his vision for the Secretary of State's office....

CHARLESTON, WVA – The Great Hall at the WV Culture Center on Thursday evening was crowded and standing room only as Kris Warner, a longstanding Republican leader, officially declared his […]

08/12/2023

In a Fiery Debate, Chris Miller Raises Questions Over Morrisey's Commitment MORGANTOWN, WV — The West Virginia gubernatorial race took an unexpected turn as candidate Chris Miller seized the opportunity to question the absence of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey during a crucial debate hosted by West Virginia MetroNews. Miller's sharp critique raised eyebrows and brought to the forefront concerns about Morrisey's dedication to engaging with voters....

In a Fiery Debate, Chris Miller Raises Questions Over Morrisey’s Commitment MORGANTOWN, WV — The West Virginia gubernatorial race took an unexpected turn as candidate Chris Miller seized the opportunity […]

03/12/2023

While Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey travels around the state proclaiming his dedication and superior service as AG, there are some who question his claims. Patrick Morrisey Morrisey, of course, is running for Governor in 2024. He cites the recent multi-million dollar opioid settlement as one of his biggest accomplishments as Attorney General. Some wonder if Morrisey has missed the courtroom on other issues, however....

While Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey travels around the state proclaiming his dedication and superior service as AG, there are some who question his claims. Morrisey, of course, is running […]