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West Virginia News

Former Democratic minority leader Skaff resigns from West Virginia House

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Del. Doug Skaff is resigning from the West Virginia House of Delegates after stepping down as the chamber's Democratic leader last month. Skaff, who has represented Kanawha County as a Democrat in the House for nearly 11 nonconsecutive years, delivered a resignation ...

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 ...

Heavy rains cause significant flooding in parts of West Virginia

CHESAPEAKE, W.Va. (AP) — Thunderstorms dumped heavy rains that caused significant flooding in parts of West Virginia on Monday, authorities said. Gov. Jim Justice issued a state of emergency in at least five counties, enabling the National Guard to activate swift-water rescue teams and use ...