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West Virginia Voters Cast Primary Ballots Today

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WHEELING — Today is Election Day for West Virginia voters, though if local early-vote numbers are any indication, there may not be a mad dash to the polls. Voting locations will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. across the state. West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner reported that while early voter turnout numbers were low for most of the early voting period that ended Saturday, voting in the last two days “saw a substantial increase in voter participation.” He noted this pushed overall early voter turnout up more than 8% compared to the last off-year primary election ...

Wheeling University holds 68th commencement ceremony

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WHEELING — Wheeling University commencement speaker and alumnus Gerald F. Schroer Jr. congratulated the Class of 2026 while outlining key life lessons on integrity, friendship, failure, faith and understanding, saying those principles will guide graduates throughout their lives. A ...

Municipal Races On Tap in Marshall County

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MOUNDSVILLE – Marshall County residents have several candidates to consider voting for who are running for municipal and county seats during Tuesday's primary election. City of Cameron Mayoral Race: In the city of Cameron, there is only one contested race for the mayor’s seat. The candidates are Zebadiah S. McIlvain and incumbent Mayor Sherry Johnson. All council seat races are uncontested; candidates include Cheryl Murray for Ward 1; Devin Starcher for Ward 2; and Joseph Wendt for Ward 3. City of Glen Dale Mayor’s Race: Incumbent Mayor Janet Scott is seeking reelection to her ...

Several Candidates Vying For Marshall County Board of Education Seats

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MOUNDSVILLE — Several candidates are vying for seats on the Marshall County Board of Education during Tuesday’s primary election. There are three districts and five candidates on the ballot. Districts 2 and 3 each have two representatives, while District 1 has one seat open. Board of education seats are nonpartisan. The candidates and their districts are: District 1 — Newcomer Levi Carney is running for the Marshall County Board of Education Magisterial District 1 seat; and newcomer David Robbins is running for the Marshall County Board of Education Magisterial District 1 ...