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    The Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Release 2026 Legislative Agenda

    The West Virginia Legislature's regular session begins on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, and runs for 60 days. (Photo by Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislative Photography)

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    The West Virginia Legislature's regular session begins on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, and runs for 60 days. (Photo by Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislative Photography)

    The WV legislative session starts Jan. 14. Here’s what we’ll be watching and what you should know

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    New Year, New Laws: Sweeping Changes Take Effect in Virginia and West Virginia

    Governor Patrick Morrisey speaks during his press briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 29 after meeting with House and Senate leaders.

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From the ArchivesEchoes Of The Past

Pictured from left are John Howell, Sgt. At Arms for the Senate in Charleston; Senator Robert Byrd; Delegate Sarah Lee Neal, and Mrs. Erma Byrd at a reception held outside the Senate Chamber at the State Capital honoring Senator and Mrs. Robert Byrd while they were in Charleston for the filing of his candidacy for President.

Echoes of the Past: Delegate Neal At Reception

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1926– 100 Years AgoBreaks World RecordMiss Martha Norelius, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norelius of The Greenbrier, broke the...

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Obituary: Charles Randall Smith, 43

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Charles Randall Smith, 43, of Rainelle, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Born April 6, 1979, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Robert Randall Smith (Linda) and Betty Ann Smith.

Charles, better known to his friends as “Smitty”, served our country for over twenty years in the Army National Guard and had recently retired with a rank of Master Sergeant. Smitty had also served the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department for over eighteen years and was currently a Lieutenant with his K9 partner, Thelma.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Ashley Smith; children, Cale, Isabelle and Peyton Smith and Wesley and Madilyn Sharp; brother, Tommy Smith; sister, Robbie Smith; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the West Virginia Building of the State Fair of West Virginia, 947 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV, with Pastor J.P. Mays officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of the service, Thursday, at the West Virginia Building of the State Fair of West Virginia. Burial will follow the service in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville, WV.

Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net.

Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.

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