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CLARKSBURG — A familiar face soon could be back in charge of the U.S. Marshals Service in the Northern District of West Virginia.Former Northern West Virginia U.S. Marshal J.C. Raffety has been nominated to serve in the post again by President Donald Trump.Raffety was recommended by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.“There is no one more qualified to serve as U.S. Marshal in West Virginia’s Northern District than J.C,” Capito said. “Having already held the... Read More

Senators from opposite sides of the political and environmental spectrum will huddle with a host of top researchers this week to discuss legislation aimed at boosting carbon-capturing technologies.The Environment and Public Works Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday to discuss a bipartisan bill, S. 2602, the "Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act."EPW Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced the bill last month to... Read More

WHITESVILLE, W.Va. - Eight years ago, an explosion triggered by a spark from a piece of mining equipment coupled with coal dust traveled through the Upper Big Branch mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, taking the lives of 29 miners and injuring two others.The recovery effort from multiple agencies in multiple counties and states endured for days after the tragedy at the Raleigh County site owned by Massey Energy.The accident was the worst in the United States since 1970, when 38 miners were killed... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — President Donald J. Trump made his fourth West Virginia appearance since becoming president Thursday at the White Sulphur Springs Civic Center.Sitting in front of an American flag and a backdrop that read "USA Open For Business," Trump, along with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Gov. Jim Justice and two of the state's Republican Senate hopefuls, Rep. Evan Jenkins and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, spoke on tax cuts signed into law in December.Trump used... Read More

BETHANY — Bethany College announced Tuesday it has received $39.6 million in loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to be used in several campus, facility and program improvements at the college.The loans are part of the USDA’s Rural Development program.“These federal loans will have significant benefits to our entire campus community for many years to come,” said Bethany College President Tamara Nichols Rodenberg. “They will enable Bethany to realize... Read More

Rainelle Medical Center has been awarded $343,941 from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to continue providing primary care services, particularly to high-need and uninsured residents.Announcements of the grant award were made by U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., all three of whom vowed to continue fighting for funding for clinics and health centers all across the state.“Health centers like Rainelle... Read More

KINGWOOD — Camp Dawson and IBM teamed up for a second public/private collaboration to certify veterans on the QRadar security software on March 23.A dozen veterans from up and down the East Coast took the free, week-long training and certification course incorporating the security software. “We are dedicated to training and hiring our veteran community and would like to thank you for participating in the training this week,” said Timi Hadra of IBM and West Virginia Senior State... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority's project to build a new transit operations center recently was awarded $4.5 million in federal funding, U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Monday.The funding will allow the transit authority to acquire land for the new operations center and proceed with design work and site preparation for the facility, authority Director Doug Pixler and Deputy Director Elaine Bartoldson said.The agency... Read More

If you’ve never seen the movie “The Right Stuff,” I encourage you to do so. It’s a wonderful film, not least because West Virginian Chuck Yeager plays a leading, if misunderstood, role in both the story and the film.But while you’re watching, take note of one of the most significant aspects of the story. It’s about America’s first corps of astronauts.All seven were men.It wasn’t until recently, via the book and film “Hidden Figures,”... Read More

It was an emotional day for Mildred Walker as a flood of memories washed over her in remembrance of her late husband.During her visit to the Beckley area on Wednesday, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito presented the widow with medals her Cpl. Chester Walker had won in service of his country during World War II – 13 medals in all.There was the Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European-African Middle Eastern... Read More

CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., were among the dignitaries taking part in a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday on a $23 million project to repair Yeager Airport’s safety overrun area, which collapsed and tumbled down a mountainside in 2015.Yeager Airport Director Terry Sayre said it had been three years and two weeks since the collapse of the runway extension onto Keystone Drive, taking much of... Read More

WHEELING — Astronaut Peggy Whitson — the first woman to command the International Space Station — told young girls at Madison Elementary School on Tuesday that although she had never been to Mars, they may one day be able fly there.Whitson joined U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., at the school for a “West Virginia Girls Rise Up” event to inspire the state’s future female leaders. Capito is the first woman to represent West Virginia in the U.S.... Read More

MADISON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson visited two West Virginia schools on Tuesday in hopes of inspiring girls to become the next generation of female leaders.The two spoke to students at New Martinsville School and Madison Elementary School as part of Capito’s West Virginia Girls Rise Up program, which was launched in 2015 as an effort to build confidence in young females and allow themselves to explore their dreams.“I want... Read More

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson has advised young students to focus on maths, science, and engineering as the U.S. needs more astronauts to carry out future space missions.On Tuesday, Peggy Whitson was at the Madison Elementary School in Wheeling, West Virginia, to participate in the “West Virginia Girls Rise Up” program that was started by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito in 2015 to inspire young girls to become state leaders and to convince them that they can achieve their goals if... Read More

Veterans returning to civilian life are sometimes faced with a simple question without an easy answer: “Now what?”Some are re-entering the private sector with training in a field that will make it easy for them to land a job, but others may not have skills that are generally marketable. For those military personnel, it may be harder to find employment relevant to their training.Within the confines of Camp Dawson last week, however, IBM and a group known as Corporate America Supports... Read More

WEIRTON — Approximately $4 million in federal grants announced Monday will assist with continuing development projects in Hancock and Brooke counties.A group of dignitaries, including U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and U.S. Rep. David McKinley, both R-W.Va., gathered along Three Springs Drive in Weirton to announce the funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.In offering a welcome, Pat Ford, executive director of the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle,... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) - West Virginia Girls Rise Up is a program started by Senator Shelley Moore Capito that aims to inspire young women and show them that they can do anything they set their minds to."Being the first woman [Senator], I thought I'd like to inspire that next generation of women leaders, so we talk to them about education, physical education, and self-confidence, I think the three pillars of success, and to not be afraid to try," said Senator Capito. Senator Capito brought... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. — United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Wheeling on Tuesday afternoon, and she brought a special guest with her.She was accompanied by NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson on a visit to Madison Elementary School. Whitson is the first woman to ever command the International Space Station, among many other accomplishments.The two were speaking to students about building their self-confidence and leadership skills through Capito's West Virginia Girls Rise Up... Read More

WEIRTON — Almost $4 million worth of federal funds will help rehabilitate the former Wheeling Corrugating plant at Beech Bottom and expand the Three Springs Business Park in Weirton.Local and federal officials, including U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and U.S. Rep. David McKinley, both R-W.Va., gathered at Three Springs Drive in Weirton to announce the funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Capito announced the funding, saying it takes a vision and hard work to bring... Read More

WEIRTON, W Va. (WTRF) - "There's a sense of optimism in the Valley we haven't seen for years."That's the general feeling after Monday's press conference in Weirton as state officials announced four million dollars in new grants focused on revitalizing Brooke and Hancock Counties."It's about creating jobs. It's about creating a vibrant economic opportunity and environment for investment. I'm excited to be apart of it," said Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator:Senator Capito, Congressman... Read More