CHARLESTON — As midterms go, this one is shaping up to be monumental. Brisk early voting has finally made way for Election Day itself. Polls are open in West Virginia […]
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Crowd asks to keep Fellowsville open; call for special levy renewed by some
FELLOWSVILLE — Twenty-two people spoke in support of keeping Fellowsville Elementary open at a public hearing Monday on the possible closing of Fellowsville and Rowlesburg schools. Only two people spoke […]
Suncrest Elementary students learn about tools of the past
MORGANTOWN — Suncrest Elementary students got a living history lesson Monday from a man with ghosts in his head. Todd “Ghost in the Head” Johnson, a historical interpreter from Pittsburgh […]
Shoe box charity kicks off: Samaritan’s Purse seeks gifts for less fortunate kids
MORGANTOWN — As the holiday season is approaching, Samaritan’s Purse is raising awareness for its Operation Christmas Child program. According to Ronda Dalton, area coordinator for Monongalia, Marion and Preston […]
Poppies for veterans: Paper flowers honor military service
MORGANTOWN — It used to be common to wear poppies on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, as a way to honor all veterans, World War II veteran Roy Clarkson said. […]
Ordinance divides town: Ballots to decide battle over protected classes
FAIRMONT — The debate that raged across social media and spilled into Fairmont’s city council chambers last year is once again raging online. The adoption of Ordinance 1751, which repeals […]
Star City works to revitalize riverfront with new park
STAR CITY— Local residents and recreation-enthusiasts are working with Star City officials to make the Star City Riverfront Park a place for everyone to enjoy. Mayor Herman Reid said members […]
Column: West Virginia’s poised final drive kickstarts ‘Championship November’
AUSTIN, Texas — A season in the balance. Three yards to make two points. Who you gonna call? West Virginia, of course, called upon Will Grier. Twice, as it turns […]
Will Grier’s 2-point conversion caps off memorable game-winning drive
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s a play no West Virginia fan is likely to forget for a long, long time — the culmination of a perfect marriage between gutsy coach and […]
DEA report says opioid overdose deaths in 2017 hit all-time high
CHARLESTON — New numbers released Friday by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration say opioid overdose deaths in 2017 hit the highest level ever recorded in this country. The numbers showed there […]
