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U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito took a tour of the Mitchell Power Plant in Marshall County on Tuesday afternoon to get an up-close look at how the plant is serving the surrounding community. While observing the plant’s present the West Virginia Republican also said excited for its future, which has an extended life thanks to federal funding. “The good news is that Mitchell is going to be here for a long time,” Capito said. The plant -- a 1,560-megawatt facility co-owned by Appalachian Power and... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito joined West Virginia University officials Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the first phase of a major renovation and modernization of the WVU School of Dentistry, a project aimed at strengthening dental education, patient care and access to oral health services across the state. The ribbon-cutting marked the completion of Phase One of the project, which has transformed clinical spaces that largely had remained unchanged since the School of Dentistry opened... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito took a tour of the Mitchell Power Plant in Marshall County on Tuesday afternoon to get an up-close look at how the facility is serving the surrounding community. While observing the plant’s present, the West Virginia Republican also said she is excited for its future, which has an extended life thanks to federal funding. "The good news is that Mitchell is going to be here for a long time," Capito said. The plant — a 1,560-megawatt facility co-owned by Appalachian... Read More

Two U.S. senators are leading a bipartisan effort they say will increase fairness across institutions in college sports. Under the Protect College Sports Act, student athletes can’t be blocked from entering into NIL agreements, and would be required to report earnings over $600. It also increases the cap on revenue that schools can share with their athletes, and it allows athletes one transfer without losing eligibility to participate in college sports. “It’s important to get rid of the wild... Read More

The first phase of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry capital improvements supported by congressionally directed spending is now open to the public. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito was on hand along with School of Dentistry Dean Dr. Stephen Pachuta, WVU School of Medicine Dean Dr. Clay Marsh, and WVU President Michael Benson for a ribbon-cutting ceremony inside the facilities inside of the WVU Health Sciences Campus in Evansdale. Capito, along with around 100 other guests, took... Read More

The first phase of the modernization and renovation of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry was celebrated on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and tour of the new clinic. These changes were mainly thanks to a more than $10 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This first phase of the renovations included an orthodontic clinic, a pediatric dentistry clinic, the dental innovation center and a dental group practice, some of which were previously located off... Read More

To better prepare tomorrow’s dentists to meet future patient needs, West Virginia University School of Dentistry students are learning and practicing in a newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art facility at the only dental school in the Mountain State. Completion of the first phase of the multiphase project brings together modernized Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic clinics, Dental Group Practice, and Dental Innovation Center at the WVU Health Sciences Center. All were previously... Read More

West Virginia University’s School of Dentistry cut the ribbon Wednesday on Phase 1 of a complete redesign of its clinics, marking the first modernization of the school’s physical spaces since it opened in 1957. Phase 1 includes a new orthodontic clinic, a new pediatric dentistry clinic, a dental innovation center and a dental group practice clinic, according to Dean Stephen Pachuta. Pachuta said the project was a complete redesign and reimagination of the clinics, not a simple refresh of the... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visited the West Virginia University School of Dentistry on Wednesday to deliver the keynote address at a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly completed renovations. The extensive upgrades and expansions were made possible by two Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards secured by Capito, totaling $27.6 million. The federal funding supported facility modernization, physical expansion and the acquisition of state-of-the-art dental... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito joined WVU leaders Wednesday morning to cut the ribbon on the renovated and modernized School of Dentistry. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of the $12.6 Phase 1 of the project, bringing new orthodontic, pediatric and dental group practice clinics into the Health Sciences site, along with a Dental Innovation Center. Gone are the yellow walls and green tiles, replaced with light colors and a clean, open feel. It opened this week for the Class of 2030. Dental... Read More

It is the $4 billion investment in West Virginia that nearly went away. Nucor CEO Leon Topalian stopped by Mason County to tour the facility that is still under the construction. During his visit, Topalian presented Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) with ‘Woman of Steel’ award for the work she and former senator Joe Manchin did to keep the project alive. “We just got our heads together,” said Sen. Capito. “That’s what you want us to do. You know, join forces and put the hard press on... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito was recognized for her support of American manufacturing and West Virginia's steel industry Monday as Nucor Steel presented her with its inaugural "Woman of Steel" award. Capito received the honor during a visit to Nucor Steel West Virginia's facility in Apple Grove, where she also toured the company's operations in Mason County. "It is a tremendous honor to receive Nucor's first-ever 'Woman of Steel' award, and play a role in making this investment into our state... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito stopped by the Nucor Steel site in Mason County for a tour on Monday and left with some hardware. Nucor Steel Chair and CEO Leon Topalian surprised Capito with a “Woman of Steel” award to recognize her commitment to bringing Nucor to Apple Grove. The process was far from streamlined when Nucor tried to come to West Virginia. Permits for the plant had been held up for a year by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, almost to the point where Nucor considered... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., recently toured several community projects in Berkeley Springs and Martinsburg, receiving updates on workforce development and health care expansion in the Eastern Panhandle. Capito began her visit in Berkeley Springs with a tour of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s new welding laboratory, which recently opened in the former War Memorial Hospital building. The laboratory is designed to help meet the region’s growing demand for skilled trades... Read More

Senator Jim Justice and Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited CAMC Memorial to highlight $15 million in Congressionally Directed Spending that they secured for critical equipment, technical infrastructure upgrades, and cybersecurity technology for Vandalia Health. “Taking care of West Virginians starts with making sure our hospitals have the tools to do the job right. This $15 million will help Vandalia Health and CAMC make critical upgrades to its equipment and technology, strengthen its... Read More

Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center is receiving $15 million in federal funding to support technology infrastructure, critical equipment and cybersecurity improvements. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice joined Vandalia Health leaders Wednesday at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston for a ceremonial check presentation marking the investment. The funding comes through congressionally directed spending allocations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for... Read More

Infrastructure and cybersecurity improvements are coming to the Vandalia Health CAMC system with a $15 million federal grant. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice joined local healthcare workers for the check presentation Wednesday afternoon at the CAMC Memorial Hospital. The funding will go toward supporting equipment, infrastructure upgrades, and further securing health data within the system. Vandalia Health President and CEO Jeff Sandene says it’s incredible to have the support... Read More

Infrastructure and cybersecurity improvements are coming to the Vandalia Health CAMC system with a $15 million federal grant. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice joined local healthcare workers for the check presentation Wednesday afternoon at the CAMC Memorial Hospital. The funding will go toward supporting equipment, infrastructure upgrades, and further securing health data within the system. Vandalia Health President and CEO Jeff Sandene says it’s incredible to have the support... Read More

Former West Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Jack Chambers has been confirmed as the new U.S. Marshal for Southern West Virginia. Chambers was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Friday afternoon during a flurry of votes as senators prepare for the five-week August recess. “The Senate just confirmed my friend Jack Chambers to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia,” U.S. Senator Jim Justice posted on X. “Jack has built a tremendous career in law enforcement and... Read More