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Hospital leaders, staff, elected officials and community members gathered Wednesday at Vandalia Health Mon Preston Memorial Hospital to celebrate a milestone years in the making: the opening of the hospital's new oncology center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside the hospital's new South Entrance expansion, where officials unveiled a dedicated facility designed to provide cancer care and infusion services closer to home for Preston County residents. Hospital leaders said the project... Read More

he United States Postal Service (USPS) would be required to sell the Alzheimer’s research stamp for six more years under a bipartisan bill introduced recently by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). “Reauthorizing the Alzheimer’s semipostal stamp will both maintain a source of funding for critically important Alzheimer’s research and will also help honor the memory and courage of those who have faced this heartbreaking disease directly,” Sen. Capito said on Monday. “I have long been dedicated... Read More

Time is ticking, but West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito remains cautiously optimistic. A proponent of the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, Capito is hopeful the bipartisan U.S. Senate bill makes it through to a full vote in the U.S. Senate ahead of a recess starting August 7, though West Virginia’s first female Senator recognizes the hot topic is more likely to be voted on later than sooner. “We could possibly see this pop. If we don’t see it pop in the next three to four days, it’s... Read More

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), and U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-01) and Riley Moore (R-W.Va.-02) joined together in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump and FEMA Region 3 Regional Administrator Andre McCoy in support of Governor Patrick Morrisey’s (R-W.Va.) request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration for the State of West Virginia. The request follows the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding across the state beginning last... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined several Democratic senators and introduced legislation reauthorizing the U.S. Postal Service Alzheimer’s research semipostal stamp for an additional six years. The reauthorization would allow the stamp to continue raising funds for Alzheimer’s research at the National Institutes of Health. Semipostal stamps are sold by USPS at a price above standard postage, with the surcharge directed to causes of public interest as authorized by Congress. USPS... Read More

Capito and the entire state congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump and FEMA requesting a major disaster declaration, which she said would bring more resources to communities impacted by the flooding. State Sen. Robbie Morris also visited West Virginia Wesleyan. “People coming in here just totally defeated,” Morris said. “All their stuff is ruined, and they’re not sure how they’re going to get back on their feet. And then coming to the distribution center and seeing all... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito pledged her support for those affected by extreme flooding this week in West Virginia and said she would provide any needed help in obtaining federal assistance once damage is assessed. Capito, R-West Virginia, spoke with state reporters via teleconference Thursday and reported it was a beautiful day in Washington, D.C. "But it was certainly not a beautiful day in Buckhannon, Weston, and Lewis and Upshur counties on Tuesday with a devastating flood (happening... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito pledged her support for those affected by extreme flooding this week in West Virginia and said she would provide any needed help in obtaining federal assistance once damage is assessed. Capito, R-West Virginia, spoke with state reporters via teleconference Thursday and reported it was a beautiful day in Washington, D.C. "But it was certainly not a beautiful day in Buckhannon, Weston and Lewis and Upshur counties on Tuesday with a devastating flood," Capito said.... Read More

Skeet shooting is a very popular activity at the National Scout Jamboree. Organizers told 59News that a lot of the scouts like to check out the range first. Senator Shelley Moore Capito dropped by the National Scout Jamboree on Friday, July 24, 2026, and even she could not resist taking a few shots at the range. Scouts step into the future to earn A.I. and Cybersecurity merit badges Capito said she was glad she got to be at the National Scout Jamboree with scouts from all over the... Read More

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited the National Scout Jamboree today, touring the joint task force command and participating in a shooting activity. Capito met with National Guard Major General Jim Seward and saw the headquarters for security, support, and emergency management at the jamboree. She also got to take part in a shooting activity with scouts and staff, including Scouting America leadership. Capito said scouts are future leaders of America and is proud of... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito pledged her support for those affected by extreme flooding this week in West Virginia and said she would provide any needed help in obtaining federal assistance once damage is assessed. Capito, R-West Virginia, spoke with state reporters via teleconference Thursday and reported it was a beautiful day in Washington, D.C. "But it was certainly not a beautiful day in Buckhannon, Weston, and Lewis and Upshur counties on Tuesday with a devastating flood (happening... Read More

West Virginia’s Republican senators, Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, today voted against advancing a joint resolution directing the president to withdraw United States armed forces from Iran unless there’s a declaration of war or authorization to use military force. The effort to advance the resolution was defeated in a 47-49 vote. One Republican, Senator Susan Collins of Maine, was a yes vote. Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, was a no vote. Two Republican senators who... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said she voted against a war powers resolution that would have demanded a halt to U.S. military action in Iran. She also said that peace in the Middle East remains the best path to lowering gasoline and oil prices for Americans. “The president, I believe, has the right and the authority to proceed as he has,” she said, referring to the U.S. war with Iran. Asked when Congress should formally authorize military action, given that the president generally may... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday praised first responders for their response to this week’s devastating flooding in North Central West Virginia and reaffirmed her commitment to securing federal funding for flood recovery and long-term mitigation efforts. Lewis and Upshur counties were among the hardest-hit areas after severe thunderstorms Tuesday evening triggered catastrophic flash flooding. Floodwaters damaged homes and businesses, washed out roads and prompted widespread... Read More

Flood and storm recovery efforts continue throughout the state following multiple waves of severe weather that included tornados. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, said he was driving back to Morgantown from Charleston when the storm began. When winds reached about 60 miles per hour and heavy rain limited visibility, he stopped at a convenience store to take cover. “People were getting out of their cars and coming into the convenience store, and the folks... Read More

The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026, advancing legislation that authorizes 61 feasibility studies and 15 new or modified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction projects focused on flood risk management, navigation and ecosystem restoration. The measure also reauthorizes the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving... Read More

Two years after the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, construction is underway in the Patapsco River. But as work continues, questions remain about the project's growing cost, construction timeline and whether federal taxpayers will continue covering the bill. On Monday, Gov. Wes Moore led members of Maryland's congressional delegation, along with the chairs of two key congressional committees, on a boat tour of the construction site. The visit was designed to showcase... Read More

This July, we are proud to recognize Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as our CRESponsible Leader of the Month. As Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Sen. Capito is a leading voice for an all-of-the-above energy strategy and the commonsense permitting reform policies needed to build it. Her continued leadership reflects a clear understanding that meeting our nation’s growing energy demand requires the ability to build infrastructure quickly and efficiently, powering... Read More

Quick take: WVU-led consortium secures $321M: West Virginia University will lead a 10-year, $321 million regional energy innovation hub backed by the National Science Foundation and more than 60 public and private partners. Focus is grid technology, not power generation: The RETI Consortium will develop technologies to improve electric grid reliability, cybersecurity, energy storage and advanced manufacturing rather than produce electricity. Economic impact projected: Officials estimate the... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito got an up close look Monday at work taking place on an important bridge replacement project impacting the U.S. economy. Capito joined Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, and others at the Port of Baltimore where the Francis Scott Key Bridge is being rebuilt after the March 2024 partial collapse of the former bridge after it was struck by a container ship. The rebuild has not been without its controversy including the soaring costs. Capito,... Read More