MORGANTOWN — The United Mine Workers of America and Murray Energy mutually announced Thursday that UMWA has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the bankrupt Murray Energy. […]
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Stores offer special hours for seniors and other at-risk customers
In an effort to protect seniors and other people who are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, many retailers and grocers are offering special hours for those shoppers. Using website […]
Appalachian Hotel set to open in July
KINGWOOD — The Appalachian Hotel in Kingwood is proceeding on schedule for a July opening.“We still feel very comfortable with July for having the hotel open,” said Beth Peddicord, who […]
A look at Mountaineer Country resources
VMCCVB launched an online Mountaineer Country Community Resource Guide to address the concerns around coronavirus. This guide is meant to support residents, visitors and local businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. […]
Feds announce more than $5 million settlement with Jim Justice companies for mine-safety violations
U.S. Thomas T. Cullen and Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration David G. Zatezalo announced Wednesday a settlement between the United States and a group […]
Kroger announces hiring plans for five states, including W.Va.
ROANOKE, Va. — Kroger Mid-Atlantic, which includes stores in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio, has more than 1,500 immediate openings. The Mid-Atlantic division already has hired more than […]
Annual FFA show forced to move online
Bidding starts at $8 per pound, bids cut off at 8 p.m. Friday KINGWOOD — Bidding for the 2020 Preston County FFA Ham and Bacon Show will be online this […]
Preston restaurants find community support
Many stay open to serve to-go meals and help feed the county’s school children KINGWOOD — Preston County restaurant owners said they are receiving community support as they stay open […]
NETL contract workers express dismay with union and employers as new contracts take effect
MORGANTOWN — Some union workers employed by a contractor at National Energy Technology Laboratory’s Morgantown site say they are being ill-treated by their employer and their union – as they […]
Blood donors in high demand
As COVID-19 restricts residents from leaving their homes, Monongalia County is faced with a lack of blood donors. “The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to […]
