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W.Va. GOP spells out its agenda

2012-11-07T23:50:37-05:00

Republicans in West Virginia's House of Delegates want to create an intermediate appeals court, amend property tax laws and pursue other major changes after Tuesday's general election nearly erased the Democrat's 15-seat majority.

Johnson re-elected, Smith leading in Ohio legislative races

2012-11-07T02:18:45-05:00

IRONTON — Republicans Terry Johnson was re-elected, and his Republican counterpart Ryan Smith had a commanding lead in their bids for a two-year term in the state legislature, according to unofficial totals Tuesday night from The Associated Press.

Pratt, Hayes win commission seats

2012-11-07T02:15:33-05:00

IRONTON — Lawrence County Commissioners Bill Pratt and Freddie Hayes Jr., both Republicans, won their races for two county commissioner seats with all 84 precincts reporting, according to unofficial totals Tuesday from the Lawrence County Courthouse.

Council gets five new members

2012-11-07T02:10:52-05:00

HUNTINGTON — Five new faces will join Huntington City Council in January, but a few are already familiar with the workings of city government.

Obama defeats Romney

2012-11-07T02:07:42-05:00

President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday night despite a fierce challenge from Republican Mitt Romney, prevailing in the face of a weak economy and high unemployment.

Gallery: Election Day in West Virginia

2012-11-07T01:28:59-05:00

West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, both Democrats, were re-elected on Tuesday.

Wayne levies pass by wide margins

2012-11-07T02:23:15-05:00

WAYNE — Three levies on the election ballot in Wayne County passed during Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial returns counted at the Wayne County Courthouse.

Farley earns another four years as Wayne sheriff

2012-11-07T02:20:12-05:00

WAYNE — Incumbent Democrat Gregory K. Farley was awarded another term as Wayne County Sheriff by voters Tuesday, according to unofficial returns counted at the Wayne County Courthouse. Farley defeated Republican Chad Shaffer 7,199 to 4,090 votes.

W.Va. to keep sheriff term limits

2012-11-07T00:44:26-05:00

CHARLESTON -- Voters are leaning against a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate term limits for sheriffs in West Virginia.

Voter turnout strong in region

2012-11-07T00:38:38-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- According to the lines at some of the polling places, voter turnout was strong for Election Day.