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Isle of Palms Mayor Phillip Pounds appears on ‘Good Morning Charleston’

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Isle of Palms Mayor Phillip Pounds joined News 4 live Friday morning during “Good Morning Charleston” ahead of his Coffee with the Mayor event where the mayor will be listening to feedback from residents on city projects, talking about town government, and ways to volunteer and improve the community. That […]

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Town of Delbarton mourns loss of Mayor John W. Preece

DELBARTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Delbarton has announced the passing of its mayor, John W. Preece. According to his obituary, John W. Preece, 77, of Delbarton, WV, unexpectedly departed this life on December 16th, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. John was born on May, 28, 1946 to the […]

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Huntington Mayor Steve Williams files

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams has filed paperwork to raise money to run for West Virginia governor in the wide open Democratic race.Williams said he filed his pre-candidacy papers Thursday after announcing his intentions last month during the United Mine Workers of America 84th Annual Labor Day Celebration in Racine.“I’m running for Governor because I believe […]

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Huntington Mayor Steve Williams files

City Council

Clarksburg City Council to amend sewer rates for non-residents | #citycouncil

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Clarksburg City Council met on Thursday night to discuss an ordinance once again that relates to city sewer system rates being enforced on non-residents. Council members moved the ordinance forward which looks to change how rates are enforced and establish standards for the use of the system and the calculation […]

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Charleston City Council approves funding for several projects, sets meeting date to address council size | #citycouncil

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston City Council approved funding for several projects at its meeting Monday night. Council members approved $5 million in funding for the Capital Sports Center, $1 million for the Public Safety Center, $350,000 for turf for the North Charleston Community Center and $200,000 for HVAC and roof repairs at the Kanawha […]

Alabama

Red States Are Rolling Back the Rights Revolution | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

The struggle over the sweeping red-state drive to roll back civil rights and liberties has primarily moved to the courts. Since 2021, Republican-controlled states have passed a swarm of laws to restrict voting rights, increase penalties for public protest, impose new restrictions on transgender youth, ban books, and limit what teachers, college professors, and employers […]

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Steve Williams becomes 1st Democrat to enter West Virginia governor’s race

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said Monday that he plans to run for West Virginia governor, becoming the first — and so far only — Democratic candidate in the field eight months before the primary election. Williams announced his bid for governor during the United Mine Workers of America 84th Annual Labor Day Celebration in Racine, […]

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Steve Williams becomes 1st Democrat to enter West Virginia governor’s race

RACINE, W.Va. (AP) — Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said Monday that he plans to run for West Virginia governor, becoming the first — and so far only — Democratic candidate in the field eight months before the primary election. Williams announced his bid for governor during the United Mine Workers of America 84th Annual Labor […]

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Mitch McConnell details GOP efforts to not ‘screw this up’ in 2024 Senate battle | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

CNN — Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell should be brimming with confidence. Republicans are in the driver’s seat to take the Senate majority: with 23 seats held by Democrats, compared to just 11 for Republicans. There are likely just two GOP incumbents whose seats Democrats may try to flip – and both are in Republican […]