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Capito has sponsored standalone SNAP benefits bill, but it won’t go to a vote as funding deadline hits

Senator Shelley Moore Capito says she has signed on as a sponsor of a standalone bill to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as the federal government shutdown continues.
The “Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025” now has 29 cosponsors, including Capito. West Virginia’s other senator, Jim Justice, is not listed as a sponsor currently.
Capito said she first heard of the legislation earlier this week, reflected by her response to a quick hallway interview by the national Politico: “Yeah, I

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Adult, child dead in Wyoming County house fire

OCEANA, W.Va. — The state Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a double fatal fire in Wyoming County.
The fire occurred outside the city limits of Oceana in the Matheny area early Thursday morning. An adult and a child died in the fire.
The Wyoming County Board of Education announced that students at Glen Fork Elementary/Middle School were released at noon Thursday in wake of the tragedy.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Maynard named to open seat in state senate

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former member of the House of Delegates has been appointed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to fill an open seat in the state Senate.
Zack Maynard
Morrisey has chosen Zack Maynard for the opening created with the resignation of former Senator Mike Stuart.
Stuart left the legislature after being confirmed recently by the U.S. Senate. President Donald Trump chose Stuart to be the general counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Maynard, R-Lincoln, served three



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WVSSAC State Soccer Tournament Pairings

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has released seeds for the state soccer tournament. This is the first staging of a three-class event. Semifinal matches will be played on November 5-6 at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex in Beckley. Championship matches will follow November 7-8.
Class AAAA State Tournament schedule:
Seeds will be released following regional final play on October 30.
Boys semifinals (Thursday, November 6):
No. 1 vs. No. 4, 10



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Marshall at Coastal Carolina: What to watch for

— By Bill Cornwell
A busy week of Sun Belt Conference football continues Thursday as Marshall takes on Coastal Carolina from Brooks Stadium. 
The matchup will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. and is being televised by ESPN2.
The game is being shown nationally by ESPN2.
Marshall (4-3, 2-1) last played October 18 when it defeated Texas State in overtime, 40-37. The Chanticleers (4-3, 3-1) picked up a 45-37 road win that same day at Appalachian State.
Tim Beck is in his third year as head coach at Coastal




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Final WV Volleyball Coaches poll (Release No. 4)

West Virginia Class AA Coaches Poll #4 Final Poll for 2025  
*The poll is composed of four Class AA coaches and four Class A coaches that represent all the regions of the State. *First place votes are in parentheses.

Oak Glen 23-10-3 59 points (4)
Charleston Catholic 32-9-1 52 points (1)
Philip Barbour 39-11-2 45 points (2) 
Poca 32-5-5 37 points (1)
James Monroe 32-10-3 35 points 
Ravenswood 34-12 28 points 
Wheeling Central Catholic 16-10 11 points
Tyler Consolidated 23-10 9  points






Others

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Charleston city crews prepare for the first snowfall

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston public works crews are preparing for a seasonal transition. Mechanics and snowplow drivers got to do a dry run of how to handle a snowstorm on Thursday morning. The equipment is put through the paces to make sure everything is in working order and crews got a chance to drive the routes they’ll be responsible for cleaning when the first snow event happens.
“We hope for a mild winter, but prepare for a bad one,” said Charleston Public Works Director Brent

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MetroNews This Morning 10-30-25

Today on MetroNews This Morning
–New leadership at the United Mine Workers Union
–Concerns abound in West Virginia over the potential of SNAP benefits not being available come Saturday
–Parents push back on school consolidation
–In Sports: It’s Gameday for Marshall and Toronto takes the lead in the World Series
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 10-30-25” on Spreaker.




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Former Bridgeport councilman charged with misdemeanor

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A former Bridgeport city councilman has been charged for investigating the alleged Pagan president Ryan Lane’s Marion County murder case without a license.
State police said Lowell “L.J.” Maxey, 73, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for operating as a private investigator without a license.
According to investigators, Maxey was serving as a PI for McArdle Law Office out of Wheeling, who is representing Lane in a trial for his role in the 2022 murder of Henry Silver,

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