DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iranian media reported strikes nationwide, and smoke could be seen rising from the capital.
President Donald Trump said in a video posted on social media that the U.S. had begun “major combat operations in Iran.” He claimed Iran has continued to develop its nuclear program and plans to develop missiles to
So much for the notion that the Supreme Court, with its 6-3 majority of justices appointed by Republican presidents, was going to be a rubber stamp for Donald Trump.
That is a frequently voiced charge by partisan Democrats, and a fear of many ambivalent voters who find many of Trump’s policies agreeable but worry about his overreach on policy and personnel.
That’s one political meme refuted by the court’s Learning Resources v. Trump decision last Friday, announced after more than the expected
Photo Courtesy/WV Legislative PhotographySenate Select Committee on School Choice Chairwoman Patrica Rucker said a bill decreasing some standards for home school families would bring West Virginia in line with 26 other states.
CHARLESTON — A rare debate broke out in the West Virginia Senate Thursday over a bill not yet up for passage that would decrease regulations on home school families.
Senate Bill 966, changing requirements for home school instruction, was read a first time Thursday and will
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died.
Sedaka, whose hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain,” died Friday at age 86.
“Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement. “A true rock and roll legend, an
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Thursday she supports efforts to eliminate fraud impacting federal funds but wants more information about one step recently taken.
Asked during her weekly press briefing Thursday about a policy change taking effect Sunday that prevents green card holders from applying for Small Business Administration loans, Capito, R-W.Va., said she does not oppose providing support to non-citizen business owners who are in the country legally.
“If in fact
ELKINS — Elin Morris scored 20 points as fourth-seed Elkins claimed a 53-37 victory over No. 5 Bridgeport Thursday evening in Class AAA, Region II action.
The Lady Tigers (9-9) will travel to top-seed Keyser at 7 p.m. Tuesday in seeking a state tourney berth.
No. 3 Hampshire visits No. 2 Lewis County in the other regional final.
Morris had four treys on the night as Elkins built a 13-6 lead after one quarter and carried a 26-8 advantage into the intermission.
Avery Humble led the Lady Indians,
Judith “Tally” Raines Kesterson, 73, a resident of Belington, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, Feb. 21, 2026, under the care of WV Caring Hospice.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins, West Virginia, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Pastor Cindy Morgan Roberts will officiate, and interment will follow at the
ELKINS — Probable cause was found this week in the case of a Montrose man accused of allegedly attempting to stop a shooting victim from escaping his shooter.
Larry Brian Talkington, 63, is charged with one count of principle in second-degree attempted murder or accessory before the fact, a felony. He is currently being held at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $150,000 cash-only bond, issued by Randolph County Magistrate Michael Dyer.
Probable cause was found during a preliminary hearing in
Most State of the Union addresses are forgettable the moment they end. Not this one.
President Trump delivered a consequential speech that highlighted what he believes are some of his major accomplishments during the first year of his second term. He also demonstrated a flair for the dramatic.
It was likely the most partisan message of its kind ever delivered by a president. He frequently criticized those Democrats who bothered to attend (more than 70 members didn’t), calling them “crazy” and
The crime of child sexual abuse has the nation’s attention lately in a way never seen before. While we collectively, and rightfully, seek justice for these victims, let’s not forget the kids up the street, or down the holler, who are currently in the midst of the same horrific experiences.
Last year, Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) in West Virginia saw 4,734 new kids, and of those, 2,182 were referred for suspected sexual abuse. 2,182 kids. That’s approximately 161 separate little league teams or
