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Capito supports immigration enforcement funding without amendment on ‘lawfare’ fund

Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., favors passage during a long day today of a reconciliation bill with focus on funding for immigration enforcement.
The legislation was part of a “vote-a-rama” that included a series of amendments, including a proposal to block creation of a controversial $1.776 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were wrongfully prosecuted or investigated.
Shelley Moore Capito
Capito, the fourth ranking Republican in the Senate, expressed high confidence during

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University eliminates GW, 3-0 to set up championship game with city rival Morgantown

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Shooting under investigation at Morgantown area CVS

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -At 9:25 this morning deputies with the Mon County Sheriff’s Department responded to the CVS location in Sabraton on Earl Core Road on a report of a person with a warrant in the area.
While deputies were attempting to identify the suspect shots were fired.
At 9:28 a.m., deputies confirmed there was no active threat to the community.
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House Education chairman wants to know more about special education needs in settings like charter schools

The chairman of the House Education Committee, Joe Statler, is making an emphasis of how the state funds special education in the public school system.
This morning, Statler addressed the West Virginia Professional Charter Schools Board about special education funding.
Joe Statler
“I do believe that if we get a better handle on this, we can see one, how in depth it is in all areas of education, and I think that’s important to know,” Statler said.
“And quite frankly, some people choose other

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Local group granted ownership of old Harman School

ELKINS, W.Va. — The Randolph County Board of Education has agreed to transfer ownership of the Harman K-12 school to a community group hoping to keep learning going at the location.
The School Board voted 4-1 this week during their regular meeting to give the property to the Harman Education Association. The public school closed at the end of this school year. The Harman Education Association hopes to transition the property into a private, micro-school. The closure means Harman students will be

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Parkersburg fire trip flips enroute to a call

PARKERSBURG. W.Va. — Two members of the Parkersburg Fire Department were treated and released for injuries after their fire truck overturned headed to a call.
The incident happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday night. Authorities believe the truck went off the berm and the driver over corrected as he moved to get back on the road. The shift caused the truck to flip over on its side.
The truck was headed to a fire, which turned out to be a result of some burned food.
The incident happened at the

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MetroNews This Morning 6-4-26

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–A Parkersburg fire truck flips on the way to a fire
–Reports of improvement in schools now run by the state BOE
–The first of four public hearings on the MARL Transmission Line tonight
–In Sports: it’s championship day at the state high school softball tournament
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 6-4-26” on Spreaker.

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How to bring college sports back from the brink

College sports are a mess.
The House v. NCAA settlement cleared the way for college athletes to be paid for their labor, name, image and likeness. That was long overdue. However, the unintended consequences created a landscape of unlimited transfers, pay-for-play, unenforceable rules and a toothless NCAA.
We are rapidly headed toward the untenable paradigm of mega conferences, have-and-have-not colleges, professional college players who are unrecognizable as student athletes and, in some

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Herbert Hoover scores late, tops Keyser, 5-2

Herbert Hoover avoided elimination with a 5-2 win against Keyser. Photo courtesy of WVSSACHerbert Hoover avoided elimination with a 5-2 win against Keyser. Photo courtesy of WVSSACHerbert Hoover avoided elimination with a 5-2 win against Keyser. Photo courtesy of WVSSACHerbert Hoover avoided elimination with a 5-2 win against Keyser. Photo courtesy of WVSSACHerbert Hoover avoided elimination with a 5-2 win against Keyser. Photo courtesy of WVSSACHerbert Hoover avoided elimination with a 5-2 win

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University wins second consecutive elimination game, 7-1 over Parkersburg South

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Highlights from University’s 7-1 win over Parkersburg South in a Class AAAA elimination game.
Final stats
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WV MetroNews

Capito supports immigration enforcement funding without amendment on ‘lawfare’ fund

University eliminates GW, 3-0 to set up championship game with city rival Morgantown

Shooting under investigation at Morgantown area CVS

House Education chairman wants to know more about special education needs in settings like charter schools

Local group granted ownership of old Harman School

Parkersburg fire trip flips enroute to a call

MetroNews This Morning 6-4-26

How to bring college sports back from the brink

Herbert Hoover scores late, tops Keyser, 5-2

University wins second consecutive elimination game, 7-1 over Parkersburg South

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