Appointment of a new civil service commission member was voted on during Monday night’s Westover city council meeting. Five of the six council members present voted to approve the appointment […]
Government
Manchin, Capito, team with others to reintroduce miners’ COVID protection bill
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito have again teamed with other senators to reintroduce the COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act. The bill would direct the […]
Here are the candidates in upcoming Star City Municipal Election so far
The candidacy application period for the 2021 Star City Municipal Election closed Jan. 30, but that does not mean all candidacy applications have been received. Like applications that were physically […]
Capito and nine GOP senators meeting with Biden to discuss alternate COVID relief bill with smaller stimulus checks
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was among a group of 10 GOP senators meeting with President Joe Biden Monday to propose an alternative COVID-19 relief package. Gov. Jim […]
COVID numbers keep improving; state marks another budget surplus for January
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers keep getting better and the state budget continues to thrive. Gov. Jim Justice said during his Monday briefing that the state has seen its […]
W.Va. lawmakers, Sierra Club comment on Biden’s slate of climate orders
MORGANTOWN – Among the torrent of executive actions that have poured out of President Biden’s office during his first 10 days are five on climate change. The Dominion Post asked […]
New state vaccine measures include planned outreach to African American communities
MORGANTOWN – As West Virginia appears to continue passing over the COVID-19 surge hump, the state is taking more steps to get people vaccinated – as supply allows. The Rev. […]
Morgantown Council to consider bonds for needed parking garage repairs
MORGANTOWN — After an initial delay, critical repairs to the Morgantown Parking Authority’s multi-level garage on University Avenue are about to get the green light. In the coming weeks, Morgantown […]
Theater, museum boards on the block as city considers overarching arts commission
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown is in the process of establishing an overarching arts commission, spelling changes for the leadership structure of two city attractions. Morgantown City Council asked […]
West Virginia scores four failing grades in annual Lung Association State of Tobacco Control report
By David Bearddbeard@dominionpost.com The report grades the 50 states on policies and laws aimed at curbing tobacco use. “Overall, a lot of great work has been done in West Virginia,” […]
