CHARLESTON — House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, said one of the bills Gov. Jim Justice signed this week will be crucial in helping the state further increase internet […]
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Taijh Alston making an impact at defensive end for West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Quarterback Austin Kendall is not the only newcomer with the potential to become a difference-maker for West Virginia this fall. Defensive end Taijh Alston, who also […]
Governor vetoes anti-hazing bill covering dissociated frats; WVU will retool it
MORGANTOWN — A bill to extend state anti-hazing law to the five WVU fraternities that broke away to form their Independent Fraternity Council met the governor’s veto pen this week. […]
If Wallace wins, council will appoint a 3rd Ward representative
MORGANTOWN — If Ryan Wallace receives the most votes for the 3rd Ward Morgantown City Council seat in the upcoming city election, his replacement will be appointed by a majority […]
Georgia man pleads ‘not guilty’ in death of Fairmont woman
FAIRMONT — A 34-year-old Georgia man is charged in the death of Courtney Nicole Dubois, 20, of Fairmont. Terrick Robinson, of Cartersville, Georgia, appeared Wednesday in Marion County Magistrate Court, one […]
Fire destroys Sabraton Avenue home
MORGANTOWN — A house at 1280 Sabraton Avenue suffered damage estimated at $120,000 during a fire early Thursday afternoon. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene just after 1 p.m. […]
Suspect in I-68 shutdown identified by police
KINGWOOD — The suspect in Wednesday’s three-and-a-half hour shutdown on Interstate 68 was arraigned in Preston County Magistrate Court on Thursday. West Virginia State Police charged Eric Leonardo Charron, 42, […]
Governor signs mountain bike trail network bill; here’s what’s next
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County and its neighbors can now begin the work to create a multicounty mountain bike trail network to boost tourism and local economies. Governor Jim Justice signed […]
Monongalia County Commission approves $35.7 million budget
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a $35,782,622 budget for fiscal year 2019-’20 on Wednesday based on a further reduction in the county’s levy rate. Pending state approval, this […]
White says road paving is already underway and more is coming
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s new Secretary of Transportation is wasting no time getting to the heart of the matter. Speaking on MetroNews “Talkline” days after he was named to the […]
