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Timing is everything in show biz & politics

The foundational rule for comedy, action, and career moves on stage and screen is: Timing is everything. That same foundational rule applies to politics as well. 
Timing can dictate whether a candidate wins an election, a policy passes, or a controversy takes on a life of its own. Just like in show business, when an action is taken can have a larger impact than the action itself. 
So when the start of the state’s School Clothing Voucher Program was delayed three weeks, the application window

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State school board hears 2026 student assessment numbers, improvement towards pre-COVID results

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Student assessment results in West Virginia are remaining steady.
The state Board of Education heard 2026 student results at its meeting Wednesday.
Vaughn Rhudy
West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Assessment Director Vaughn Rhudy reported a mixed bag across disciplines. He said that science results have stayed about the same throughout all grade levels, while two particular disciplines have shown improvement.
“We have seen substantial increases in ELA



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Longview Mine in Barbour County evacuated after carbon monoxide scare

VOLGA, W.Va. — Coal miners in a Barbour County mine were evacuated early Wednesday morning after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected.
Allegheny Met, which operates the Longview Mine in Volga, confirmed that the mine’s monitoring system was set off at around 2:15 a.m. The company said that the evacuation was done as a precautionary measure. All miners made it safely out of Longview.
“The appropriate state and federal agencies were immediately notified and are on site,” a statement from

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Analysis of soil, water samples around Peoples Cartage warehouse in Parkersburg find no concerning results going forward

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Sampling and analysis continue in the area around where the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire occurred.
Last month, the warehouse caught fire and smoke billowed into the air at the site. Concern about the situation was so severe that Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency to enable more state resources to deal with the fire and its aftermath.
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is collaborating with Peoples Cartage, along with other

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3 Guys Before The Game – Ross Hodge Visits – WVU Football Update (Episode 731)

Call it Christmas in August. Ho, ho, ho.
West Virginia’s men’s basketball roster unwrapped a very special gift Wednesday when Brenen Lorient announced he’ll return to the Mountaineers for another season.
The unexpected development follows the NCAA’s recent decision to grant athletes five years of eligibility. Although the matter still awaits final resolution in court, Lorient and other players appear to be moving closer to receiving an additional season.
In this episode, the “Guys” are joined by


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