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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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From the ArchivesEchoes Of The Past

From "Blackbears 4-H Sponsors' Bus Safety Contest." Winners were (from left): first place, Joshua McFerrin; second place, Joshua Acacio; and third place, Joshua Crookshanks.

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Obituary: Karen C. Murray Wright Hammonds, 67

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Karen C. Murray Wright Hammonds

Karen C. Murray Wright Hammonds, 67, of White Sulphur Springs, formerly of Alderson, WV, passed away March 7, 2025.

She was born August 25, 1957, and was a daughter of the late Norman Henry Murray, Jr. of Mount Airy, MD, and her mother, Dorothy Marlee Murray, of Maryland.

While employed, Karen had worked as a CNA at the Brier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ronceverte, WV, for many years. She enjoyed helping and caring for others. She also enjoyed going to church and loved watching wildlife. Most of all, she loved her family dearly.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Ray Wright, Sr.

In addition to her mother, survivors include her sister, Teresa Murray; daughters, Jessica S. Crane of Clintonville, WV, and Crystal L. Madison of Marlinton, WV; eight grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services were held in Maryland on March 11, 2025.

A celebration of life for family and friends is being planned for a later date.

Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.

Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.

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