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Morrisey Defends Religious Vaccine Exemptions In W.Va. Supreme Court Filing

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey said his executive order creating a pathway for religious exemptions to West Virginia's compulsory vaccine law for school-age children is protected by existing religious freedom laws. In an amicus brief filed Monday with the West Virginia Supreme Court ...

Justice Attorneys Seek Stay Of Federal Greenbrier Lawsuit

CHARLESTON – Attorneys for U.S. Sen. Jim Justice want a federal judge to pause a case being brought by the new creditors for the Greenbrier Resort as a state case filed by Justice to halt an alleged takeover of the historic hotel proceeds. Attorneys representing Justice, his family and ...

Oil Prices Rise As War Drags On, But Stocks Inch To More Records

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose Monday as the war with Iran threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market nevertheless inched toward more records. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climbed 2.9% to settle at $104.21 after President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on "life support" after he rejected Iran's latest proposal to end their war. The rejection raises the stakes for Trump's trip this week to China, where he could urge President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into making concessions. Xi has influence because China is the biggest buyer of Iran's ...

Wheeling University holds 68th commencement ceremony

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 ...

Several Candidates Vying For Marshall County Board of Education Seats

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 ...