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FirstEnergy subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison were awarded $50 million though the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships, or GRIP program. The funding will help make the electricity grid more reliable for customers and enable the electrification of buildings and transportation. In part, the upgrades aim to reduce the duration of service disruptions due to severe weather. The program was created under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of... Read More

Fifty million dollars in federal funding is headed to FirstEnergy to support grid and transmission upgrades across West Virginia, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced Friday. The funding will impact more than 50,000 customers and 450 "critical facilities" such as schools and hospitals, Capito said. The project also will involve the creation of a four-year apprenticeship program with a training center in Fairmont, Capito said. “West Virginians deserve reliable access to electricity that keeps... Read More

West Virginia has long struggled with population decline, but its easternmost region has proved an exception. Last year, five counties in the area saw population growth — among just eight counties in the state. Berkeley County experienced the biggest jump. Between July 2022 and July 2023, the county population grew by 2.37 percent, with more than 3,000 new residents moving in. Local officials are excited by these numbers. But they say preparing for newcomers means expanding existing... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited Eagle School Intermediate on Thursday to talk with students for her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program. This was the 34th event for the program, as Capito strives to inspire the next generation. Capito, R-W.Va., started the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program in 2015 after becoming the first female senator from West Virginia. She wanted to encourage young women to follow their dreams and show them that they can be the next leaders. Through this program,... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was in Berkeley County Thursday, headlining two events. Senator Capito visited Eagle School Intermediate in Martinsburg, W.Va. where she hosted a West Virginia Girls Rise Up event. Senator Capito launched the program in 2015 “to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong and kind female leaders,” according to a press release from her office. The program focuses on three areas: education, fitness, and... Read More

Officials broke ground Thursday on a new water treatment plant in Bunker Hill, a much-needed replacement for the 66-year-old plant that services much of southern Berkeley County. Located on Runnymeade Road, the old water plant will continue to run while the new one is being constructed. According to county officials, its aged equipment has run its course, and if something was to go wrong, they don’t know if they could find replacements. Jim Ouellet, executive director with Berkeley County Public... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), visited Clendenin Elementary School where she toured the new school and later hosted a West Virginia Girls Rise Up event with special guest, Dr. Liberty Vittert Capito, a statistician, political commentator, TV show host, and Professor of Data Science. “After years of working to secure resources and wait for construction to be completed, I am so glad that Clendenin students, faculty, and staff have a wonderful facility to call their own. We will never... Read More

The newly renovated Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling University invited the public to view a new “out of this world” experience.  Thanks to a grant from Senator Shelley Moore Capito and NASA, they were able to redo the entire center with a new Blue Origin designed Mission Control, the creation of a Transport Room, and the development of a Space Craft Simulator.   The Challenger Learning Center welcomes around 200 classrooms in a year, but they’ve opened today for everyone to take a... Read More

Hundreds of history-minded individuals converged on the small town of Point Pleasant at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park Thursday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant. Many were dressed in period garb, representing British soldiers, American militia members and frontiersmen, all who played a part in the battle that some say was the first of the American Revolution. The Battle of Point Pleasant took place on Oct. 10, 1774, when Virginia settlers faced off against those of... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito believes there are many fundamental reasons why Mingo County will benefit from Williamson Memorial once again becoming a fully operational hospital. Capito conveyed this prior to taking a guided tour of the hospital on Monday, Oct. 7. One reason, she believes, is that it will offer far more accessibility to patients, which in turn will help ease the financial burden on already strained Medicare and Medicaid systems. Another reason, she said, is that it will... Read More

Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 19 of her colleagues—led by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—in introducing a bipartisan bill that will allow America to deport sexual offenders currently in the country and block those seeking to enter. This comes after a shocking report revealed that 16,320 illegal immigrants with sexual assault convictions are in the country.  This bill, titled the Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized... Read More

Hundreds of history-minded individuals converged on the small town of Point Pleasant at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park Thursday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant. Many were dressed in period garb, representing British soldiers, American militia members and frontiersmen, all who played a part in the battle that some say was the first of the American Revolution. The Battle of Point Pleasant took place on Oct. 10, 1774, when Virginia settlers faced off against those of... Read More

A greenhouse gas (GHG) performance measure regulation issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) should be overturned, according to an Oct. 7 amicus brief filed by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), and a bicameral group of 28 other lawmakers. Filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the brief regards a final rule from the FHWA that requires state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to measure GHG... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations and Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committees, on Oct. 3 visited East Bank Middle School and toured the GreenPower Manufacturing Facility, both in Kanawha County. First, Senator Capito spoke to the 8th grade class at East Bank Middle School in East Bank about her career in public service and current work in the U.S. Senate. “I am always inspired by the young people of our state and their potential, and the... Read More

Community members, along with state and local dignitaries, gathered in Point Pleasant's Tue-Endie-Wei State Park on Thursday for the Battle Days Memorial Service. This year's service marked the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant, which some consider the first battle of the American Revolution.  In October 1774, Native American tribes, led by Shawnee Chief Cornstalk, fought the Virginia militia, led by Col. Andrew Lewis. The battle took place along the Kanawha River at what is now... Read More

In a pivotal moment for healthcare education in West Virginia, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) visited Bluefield State University to tour the progress of its new Medical Education Center. The facility is bolstered by $7.4 million in federal funding, which Capito played a crucial role in securing. This funding is part of a larger initiative to enhance the state’s healthcare infrastructure and educational resources. During her visit, Senator Capito emphasized investing in medical... Read More

Guess who’s coming to dinner? Senator Shelley Moore Capito served as the featured speaker this evening at the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner. It all kicked off at the Moundsville Center with a happy hour at 5pm, followed by the main program at 6. This dinner is held each year to recognize community members for all of their work over the past year, as they bring together local leaders, businesses and more. Senator Capito says it’s been great to see the growing business... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., traveled to Mason County, West Virginia, on Thursday to deliver remarks at an event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant, and tour the construction site of the Nucor facility. First, Senator Capito, a member of the Congressional America 250 Caucus, spoke at a ceremony in Point Pleasant, W.Va. to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant, which is often cited as the first battle of the American... Read More

The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce host its annual dinner on Thursday night with featured speaker U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Held at the Moundsville Center, the dinner and meeting serves as a way for the chamber to reflect on what it’s done during the past year. The Chamber looks back on events they've hosted and has conversations about the different vocational programs they've added. "I think it's a collaboration,” the Chamber’s executive director, Scott Reager, said. “We don't get... Read More

A Cadet from a local Civil Air Patrol group has received an award for his dedication, earning him recognition from his peers, and a member of the US Senate. The Civil Air Patrol says their Amelia Earhart Award is only earned by three percent of Cadets. However, a member of the Mercer Composite Squadron can now add his name to that number. Peyton Bogle, Cadet Commander, Mercer Composite Squadron, was inspired by his mentors in the Civil Air Patrol to pursue the award and through hard work and... Read More