BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — State Senate Education Committee Chair Amy Nichole Grady said a priority for her during the 2024 Regular Legislative Session will focus on […]
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2 charged after toddler has surgery for spider bite
BY MIKE NOLTING A man and woman are facing charges after a toddler was flown to a Morgantown hospital with a severely infected spider bite. Deputies from […]
Ski industry waiting on colder weather
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The state’s largest ski resort has reset its planned opening day for the 2023-24 ski season to Dec. 1. Snowshoe Mountain Resort […]
WVU Purpose2Action serves communities, helps students
BY MIKE NOLTING The Purpose2Action program at West Virginia University gives Pell-eligible students the opportunity to gain experience working with nonprofits while completing their education. Kristi Wood-Turner, […]
Monongahela National Forest to provide a second Christmas tree to Washington
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest will be delivered to the U.S. Capitol on Friday. However, the […]
Steep Valley Fire in NRG National Park and Preserve crosses 2,000 acres
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE GLEN JEAN — The forest fire burning within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has now topped 2,000 acres. National Park Service […]
PEIA Finance Board hears comments against proposed increases while in Charleston
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — For the fourth time this month, the Finance Board for the Public Employees Insurance Agency took public comments regarding the proposed premium […]
Campaign started to build outdoor pickleball courts at Mylan Park
BY MIKE NOLTING Outdoor pickleball courts are coming to Mylan Park thanks to a donation from a partnership of local enthusiasts. President and CEO of Visit Mountaineer […]
Steep Valley Fire still burning in park
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The Steep Valley Fire in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has now grown to 1,946 acres and as of […]
50 express concerns, blame lawmakers for PEIA increases
BY MIKE NOLTING About 50 people attended the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board meeting regarding proposed premium increases in Morgantown Thursday evening. Members of the public […]