MORGANTOWN, W.Va — The city of Fairmont and the Fairmont State University community are mourning the loss of one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. Joe Retton […]
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Senator Joe Manchin explains why he voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin defended his vote in support of the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during an appearance on statewide radio Wednesday. “I read […]
Joe Retton, longtime Fairmont State basketball coach, dies at 87
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Fairmont State legend Joe Retton, who owns the best winning percentage of any coach in college basketball history, died Wednesday morning at age 87. Retton led the Fairmont State men’s […]
WVEA president pushes for long-range pay, PEIA plans beyond latest proposals from Governor Justice
CHARLESTON — The president of the West Virginia Education Association sees the potential for additional pay raises for teachers and state workers next year as progress, but not a final destination. […]
Paramedic training expands in north-central region
CLARKSBURG — One of the state’s five institutions to offer paramedic training will now teach students in Clarksburg. Pierpont Community and Technical College’s emergency medical services program made the move south […]
U.S. Senate approves opioid package, now awaits Trump’s signature
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed on Wednesday a legislative package with multiple measures aimed at combatting the opioid epidemic. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act includes efforts to […]
Morgantown happy for senior golfers; Preston’s Osborne named all-state at tournament
By Greg Carey WHEELING — Morgantown finished eighth in Class AAA with a 514, but head coach Nate Tallman knew it was going to be a difficult state tournament heading […]
WVU report: State’s economy experiencing unbalanced recovery
By Jake Flatley CHARLESTON — The state’s economy is experiencing one of its best years in a decade but there is still room for improvement. The West Virginia University Bureau of […]
Evan Jenkins takes seat on state Supreme Court
By Chris Lawrence CHARLESTON — Quoting from President Abraham Lincoln’s famous second inaugural speech, former Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins noted the process which got him to the West Virginia Supreme […]
Who wins between West Virginia and Texas Tech? Staff picks
The MetroNews/Dominion Post Sports staff has crushed its West Virginia picks through three weeks, going 13-2 against the spread. So take caution with our predictions this time as West Virginia (-3.5) […]
