FAIRMONT — A 45-year-old Marion County man is facing charges relating to a fatal fire that occurred in March. Clyde Dean Jr. was arrested Wednesday and charged […]
Author: Brittany Murray, WVMetroNews.com
Project collects stories of those who rely on Medicaid
BRIDGEPORT — One-third of West Virginians rely on Medicaid to access potentially life-saving health care. West Virginians Together for Medicaid held a press conference last week at […]
EQT reaches tentative $53 million agreement in statewide suit
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — EQT has reached a tentative settlement agreement with West Virginia landowners who are part of a statewide class action lawsuit originally filed in Doddridge County. […]
“Project Blue Book” to feature Flatwoods Monster on the History Channel
FLATWOODS — The story of the Flatwoods Monster will be shared nationwide as part of The History Channel’s new mini-series, “Project Blue Book,” which premiered Tuesday. History.com […]
Fairmont City Council race ends with two new winners following decertification, counting of 57 additional votes
FAIRMONT — Recounts in Fairmont have reversed election results for City Council, unofficially seating Joshua Rice and Barry Bledsoe to the seats. In District 1, Josh Rice received […]
Missing Marion County trial defendant located in Florida
CLARKSBURG — A Fairmont man who has been on the run since November is now in custody. Daniel Jones, 57, was arrested today around 10 a.m. by the […]
Sen. Mike Romano: Political ideology delaying medical cannabis from July 1 start date
CHARLESTON — Just six months remain until medical cannabis is to become available in West Virginia, though issues with the bill’s content continue to cause delays. Sen. […]
Harrison County administrator accused of bullying transgender student suspended with pay
CLARKSBURG — The Harrison County assistant principal accused of bullying a transgender student was suspended with pay until after the holiday break, Harrison County Schools Superintendent Mark […]
ACLU on side of transgender Clarksburg student allegedly bullied by assistant principal
CLARKSBURG — The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is taking action after a transgender student at Liberty High School said he was encountered by an […]
Quitting smoking isn’t easy — but it is worthwhile, doc says
BRIDGEPORT — Just last week, smokers across the country were taking part in the Great American Smokeout. Now, billions of smokers worldwide are continuing their daily battle […]
