BY MIKE NOLTING The OPEC+ announcement to cut oil production by two million barrels per day (bpd) is already creating movement on world markets. Senior Petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, Patrick […]
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Morgantown native rides out Ian in Florida
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE A native of Morgantown said Hurricane Ian was his first, and likely the last hurricane he plans to experience. Mark Furfari and his wife have a home […]
Amjad ready to return to clinic: Says there was much too learn from pandemic
CHARLESTON — Dr. Ayne Amjad’s time as the state health officer in West Virginia and commissioner for the Bureau of Public Health was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her time […]
Attorney: Deputy Kuretza had no reason to interact with alleged victim
BY DAVE WILSON Monongalia County Deputy Lance Kuretza had no reason to enter a hotel room on Jan. 20, 2018 where Quintin Graciano was sound asleep, according to Graciano’s attorney. […]
Youth ag facility proposed in Harrison County
BY MIKE NOLTING CLARKSBURG — Harrison County will get a youth farming education facility as commissioners prepared to open bids for the proposed project last week Commissioner Patsy Trecost said […]
Morgantown native knows the tension of a deep mine rescue
Pressure has mounted on rescue crews at a Mexican coal mine to make bold moves to save 10 trapped miners. The tension surrounding the scenario is a familiar one for […]
WVEA: State down over 1,000 teachers
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — With just weeks until school starts, districts across West Virginia are left with dozens of unfilled teaching positions. West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee […]
UMWA president all in on the Manchin and Schumer deal
CHARLESTON — The United Mine Workers union is firmly behind the deal — the Inflation Reduction Bill — struck by U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, […]
WV National Guard member to compete in national Best Warrior Competition
SYMRNA, Tenn. — A West Virginia National Guard member is preparing to test his warrior skills, grit and endurance in a national competition that starts this weekend in Tennessee. Sgt. […]
Marsh says new variant coming
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — State coronavirus czar Dr. Clay Marsh says it’s only a matter of time before the new BA.5 subvariant of COVID-19 appears in West Virginia. “The […]
