HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visited Huntington and Hurricane on Tuesday, where she participated in a site dedication for a new fire station and toured a woman-owned manufacturing business, highlighting ongoing economic and public safety investments in West Virginia.
In Huntington, Senator Capito spoke at the Westmoreland Fire Station Site Dedication.
The new facility replaces the original fire station built in 1926 and was funded through a Congressionally Directed Spending request secured by Capito.
The upgraded station addresses critical needs for firefighter living quarters and equipment storage.
“This site dedication marks a major step forward for the Westmoreland neighborhood and the City of Huntington. I was proud to secure the funding to help make this new fire station a reality because it invests in public safety, community resilience, and local jobs. This project will support the dedicated men and women of the Huntington Fire Department and strengthen the entire region for years to come,” Senator Capito said.
Huntington Fire Chief Greg Fuller praised the new station as a vital improvement for emergency response.
“This new station will help us answer the call faster, safer, and better equipped. It’s an investment in the safety of Westmoreland, and in the firefighters who serve our neighborhoods every day. We’re grateful for the leadership that made this possible and proud to keep moving forward, together,” Fuller said.
Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell credited Capito with helping to make the project a reality.
“Senator Capito is a true partner in building a safer, more resilient, and thriving Huntington. Thanks to her support, Westmoreland is getting the fire station it needs. The men and women who protect our neighborhoods will have the tools they deserve. That’s how you lead. That’s how you make a city safer,” Farrell said.
Later in the day, Capito toured Eagle Research, a woman-owned manufacturing business in Hurricane. The company produces gas flow monitoring and control devices for natural gas companies and public utilities.
“It was great to visit Eagle Research and see firsthand the innovation and impact of a woman-owned manufacturing business right here in Hurricane. Companies like this are driving growth and creating good-paying jobs in West Virginia. As the Senate takes up the reconciliation bill, I’ll continue pushing for permanent tax relief that empowers small businesses to invest, expand, and compete. West Virginia’s manufacturers deserve a tax code that works for them — not against them,” Senator Capito said.
Frances Butch, President and CEO of Eagle Research, welcomed the visit and thanked Capito for her support of the energy sector.
“We are grateful that Senator Capito represents our state and honored to have her visit our factory in Hurricane, West Virginia. The energy industry in West Virginia would not be as strong as it is without her continued support,” Butch said.
Senator Capito also met with Scott Raynes, the new President and CEO of Marshall Health Network, and other members of the leadership team.
During the meeting, they discussed regional policy priorities and how Capito’s office can offer support.
