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Margaret Staggers, former delegate and physician, has died

Former state Delegate Margaret Staggers died on New Years Day.
Staggers, a Democrat, served in the House of Delegates from 2006 to 2014 and then from 2018 to 2020, representing communities in Fayette County. During her first go-round, she served as an assistant majority whip.
Staggers, 80, also was an emergency physician at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. And she served as the medical director of multiple emergency medical services and emergency operations centers in Fayette, Wyoming,

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With $199 million announced for rural healthcare, West Virginia looks to hire people to lead programs

With 9 million announced for rural healthcare, West Virginia looks to hire people to lead programs
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Hamilton says 2025 was important year for coal industry, but improving safety is ultimate focus

Hamilton says 2025 was important year for coal industry, but improving safety is ultimate focus
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Winter weather causes major travel problems on New Years Day

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Across West Virginia, slick roads were the first thing a lot of West Virginians encountered to start the new year.
An anticipated snowfall didn’t hit the Charleston area the and parts of Central West Virginia the way it was expected on New Year’s Eve. However, the National Weather Service said a squall which passed through Thursday morning created dangerous driving on many roadways. A wreck on I-77 northbound closed parts of the interstate. The wreck was blamed on black ice

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The end of an era for Fruth Pharmacy in WV

The end of an era for Fruth Pharmacy in WV
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MetroNews This Morning 1-1-26

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–The snow storm hit northern W.Va. but missed the southern half of the state
–Voluntary service in Washington D.C. for the West Virginia National Guard will continue in 2026
–West Virginia State Parks encourage you to take your first hike of the new year today
–In Sports: there will be no repeat national title for Ohio State
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 1-1-26” on Spreaker.




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Reflections on year one of (semi) retirement

As we wrap up the year, a lot of people have asked, “How’s retirement?” My standard response is, “Well, I was really good at work, but I’m really bad at retirement.”

I’m mostly joking, but there is an element of truth to it.

The fact is, I’ve been really busy since I stepped away from my full-time responsibilities with MetroNews and WVRC Media last January.  Some days, I’m busier than I had planned, but for me that’s better than having too much free time on my hands.

I’m still writing

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About 175 members of West Virginia National Guard to remain in D.C. through February

About 175 members of the West Virginia National Guard will remain in Washington, D.C., on a voluntary basis as the new year begins.
“With the continued consent of the Governor and in collaboration with the Department of War, the National Guard Bureau and the DC National Guard, the WV National Guard remains on duty in the District of Columbia,” according to a statement from the West Virginia National Guard’s public affairs office.
“Several Soldiers and Airmen recently took leave on a rotational

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Haley Bunn is next up as chief justice of West Virginia Supreme Court

Haley Bunn is next up as chief justice of West Virginia Supreme Court
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Greenbrier East downs Lewis County, 63-48

Greenbrier East downs Lewis County, 63-48
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