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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), made a stop in Fairmont, W.Va. at the book signing of “Winnie’s Big Day,” a children’s book written by 11-year-old Winnie Stanley, a resident of Cheat Lake, W.Va., who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at 18 months old. “Winnie’s Big Day” is a story Stanley hopes will help other children facing medical procedures feel less alone throughout the process. After learning more about SMA, the impact the disease was having on Winnie and... Read More

Kibar Americas has restarted the aluminum manufacturing facility formerly operated by Novellis in Marion County. Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser said Kibar Americas is a wholly owned United States subsidiary of Assan Alüminyum, one of the leading manufacturers of flat-rolled aluminum (FRP) in the world. Novellis and their future operations were focused on products other than FRP. “They’re very well established on the aluminum side in Turkey as well as the rest of the world,” Blosser said.... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., voiced support for the Protect College Sports Act during a Capitol Hill news conference, highlighting provisions she said would protect women’s and Olympic sports. Capito is a co-sponsor of the legislation, which would establish national standards governing name, image and likeness policies, transfers, eligibility and enforcement in college athletics. “Today, we are here to talk about the importance of the Protect College Sports Act and reigning in the... Read More

A year and a half after Novelis closed its manufacturing operations in Fairmont, Kibar Americas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning to celebrate its acquisition and reopening of the facility, with company officials saying they intend to continue investing in the business. In March 2025, roughly 200 people learned they would lose their jobs that summer when Novelis closed its facility along Speedway Avenue on the city’s east side. The aluminum plant remained shuttered until March of... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Cpito released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks: “On September 11, 2001, our nation and the world were forever changed. For those of us who lived through this day, the images and the heartbreak are impossible to forget. Today on the 25th anniversary, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken from us, and we continue to pray for the families and loved ones who have carried that loss. We honor the first responders... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Fairmont State University on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 to celebrate the opening of their BEACON Simulation Center. Part of the center’s funding came from a more than $3 million Congressionally Directed Spending allocation that Senator Capito helped secure. “It is great to be in Fairmont today, celebrating such a wonderful achievement. This expansion will provide nursing students with state-of the-art technology to enhance their overall experience and... Read More

An 11-year-old Morgantown author signed copies of her new book, “Winnie’s Big Day,” Wednesday evening at Fairmont State University’s Wallman Hall Theater. Winnie Stanley, a sixth-grader at Mountaineer Middle School, wrote the children’s book about her own surgery and recovery. She first put the story on paper when she was 8. Book follows surgery and recovery “Winnie’s Big Day” follows Winnie’s preparations for surgery, her time in the hospital and her recovery at home. Winnie has spinal muscular... Read More

More rural homes and businesses in West Virginia will soon be gaining internet connection. Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty, state broadband officials, and more for an announcement Thursday in Hamlin that expansion is coming to high-speed fiber broadband access across the Mountain State. The funding included $100 million in public and private investment. Armstrong, a company already working on broadband expansion projects, will be... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited Fairmont State University on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the school’s new BEACON Simulation Center, a facility designed to provide nursing students with advanced clinical training. The Rusty and Kimberly Hutson Family BEACON Simulation Center expands Fairmont State’s nursing education facilities with technology and clinical environments designed to replicate real-world health care settings. More than $3 million in congressionally directed spending... Read More

Winnie Stanley, an 8-year-old from Morgantown, held a reading and signing Wednesday evening at Fairmont State University’s Wallman Hall for her self-published book, “Winnie’s Big Day,” which chronicles her 2023 spinal surgery. Winnie was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2, a rare genetic disease, at 18 months old. In 2023, she underwent magnetic rod surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to correct scoliosis related to the condition. The book follows her... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s office is hosting Academy Day 2026 for students and families interested in attending a U.S. service academy. The Southern West Virginia event is set for Sunday, September 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium in Beckley. Representatives from the Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies will be on hand, along with information about ROTC scholarships. Students can also learn about admissions, academics,... Read More

The second day of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's 90th Annual Meeting and Business Summit started off with a focus on energy and the state’s two U.S. senators suggesting the nation should turn to the Mountain State once again. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice spoke to a record crowd Thursday morning at the Greenbrier Resort about the need for West Virginia to play a role in generating electricity and the importance of energy infrastructure. "There’s three ways for this country... Read More

The second day of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's 90th Annual Meeting and Business Summit started off with a focus on energy and the state’s two U.S. senators suggesting the nation should turn to the Mountain State once again. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice spoke to a record crowd Thursday morning at the Greenbrier Resort about the need for West Virginia to play a role in generating electricity and the importance of energy infrastructure. "There’s three ways for this country... Read More

At the 2026 West Virginia Chamber Business Summit, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito shared remarks, and touched on a new bill. Bill S.5243, introduced by Capito and Senator Jim Justice, proposes the automatic registration for a Trump Account when newborn babies are registered for a social security number. A Trump Account is a savings account that parents can invest up to 5 grand a year in with a preliminary deposit of 1 thousand by the U.S. Treasury. Additionally, Trump Accounts receive... Read More

Industry leaders across West Virginia are coming together to help shape the future of the state. The first day of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 90th Annual Meeting and Business summit kicked off Wednesday at The Greenbrier. The event features presentations, talk-backs, and workshops featuring some of the most accomplished business leaders in the state. Some of the speakers and presenters at this year’s event includes Huntington mayor Patrick Farrell, Marshall University president Brad... Read More

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce opened its 90th annual Business Summit on Wednesday at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, bringing business and government leaders together for three days of speeches and panels focused on the state’s economy. The summit runs through Friday in Greenbrier County. Speakers include the governor, both U.S. senators, and leaders across the energy, education and health care sectors. Kevin Craig, the incoming chairman of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce,... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, made stops in Charleston, W.Va. to view initiatives supporting small business and flood response efforts in West Virginia. To begin the day, Senator Capito visited the Charleston Area Alliance where she toured their Small Business Incubator and Lift Center, which she helped secure funding for through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award. Additionally, Senator Capito received updates on the... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Monday learned more about the services offered by West Virginia 211, the program operated by the state’s United Way chapters that connects people to state and federal resources and assistance. Capito, R-W.Va., toured the Charleston offices of United Way of Central West Virginia Monday morning, one of nine United Way locations in the state that participate in West Virginia 211, a phone and internet service that provides assistance to residents in need of... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined leaders from across West Virginia in celebrating Diversified Energy’s 25th Anniversary, where she provided remarks during the event on the company’s impact in West Virginia and the importance of American energy. “Diversified Energy’s impact in West Virginia is evident in communities across our state, and their success is clear through the lights they keep on, homes they keep warm,... Read More

Members and workers with the Charleston Area Alliance received a visit from a guest. United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) paid a visit to the Capitol City to see some of the work the Charleston Area Alliance has done in business innovation and connection. During her visit, Capito joined them for a tour of their business incubator project and the LIFT Center, located on the East End. Capito says she is thrilled to see all the work being done to revitalize the Kanawha Valley. “I... Read More