State senator invites some Maryland and Virginia counties to join West Virginia

West Virginia state senator invites over two dozen Maryland, Virginia counties to join state

State Sen. Chris Rose unveiled the resolution in a news release, which invited 27 counties in Virginia and three in Maryland to join West Virginia. But the counties would need approval from both state legislatures and Congress.

Invitation for counties to join West Virginia

West Virginia Senator Chris Rose introuduced a resolution Thursday, inviting Virginia and Maryland counties to join the Mountain State. 21 Counties from Virginia and three from Maryland were invited. Here is how some locals reacted.

State senator invites some Maryland and Virginia counties to join West Virginia

West Virginia state senator proposes resolution to invite 30 counties in Virginia and Maryland to join the state.

Legislator wants Maryland panhandle, Virginia border counties to join the West Virginia

A West Virginia state senator from Monongalia County has put forth a proposal that encourages several bordering counties in Virginia and Maryland to secede from their states and join West Virginia.

Lawmakers revive major, century-old offer to Virginians as Spanberger, Jones set to take office

A political divide sparks a renewed push for Virginia counties to join West Virginia, with lawmakers citing cultural and economic connections.

Mon County senator wants some VA, MD counties to join West Virginia

A West Virginia state senator from Monongalia County has put forth a proposal that encourages several bordering counties in Virginia and Maryland to secede from their states and join West Virginia.