MORGANTOWN — “The pandemic is accelerating,” COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh said Friday. In the midst of that, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday he and leadership team have to prioritize public […]
Government
Locals upset over road reclaiming plans
KINGWOOD — Twenty-four Preston County roads are scheduled to be reclaimed this year, but not everyone who travels them likes that. “We pay all the darn taxes, and they’re paving […]
2020 general election set mark for ballots cast, but 2008 had higher percentage
MORGANTOWN — If you go by percentage of registered voters, the 2008 general election saw Monongalia County’s highest participation rate, at 62% But if you go by the actual number […]
Preston Solid Waste Authority receives ecycling grant
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Solid Waste Authority (PCSWA) has received a $9,000 e-recycling grant for next year. Don Smith, who represents the Preston County Commission on the board, said […]
Morgantown Council votes unanimously to hire Haws as next city manager
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to hire Kim Haws as its next city manager. The vote comes five days after the city announced the selection of […]
Emergency communications tower failing, replacement to exceed $1 million
MORGANTOWN — A communications tower that allows first responders to service parts of Monongalia and Marion counties must come down — soon. Jimmy Smith, who heads MECCA 911 and the […]
Mon, Marion voters help strengthen GOP control of Legislature; this is last election for multi-member House districts
MORGANTOWN — Voters in Monongalia and Marion counties helped turn West Virginia’s red Legislature even redder on Tuesday. Based on the unofficial results – nothing’s official until the 55 counties […]
COVID cumulative rate hits 2.97%; Justice expects no shutdowns if it hits 3% benchmark
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s cumulative positive COVID-19 rate reached 2.97% Wednesday, just shy of the benchmark Gov. Jim Justice has said could trigger resumption of some preventative actions. He addressed […]
Shelley Moore Capito wins reelection to U.S. Senate
Shelley Moore Capito won her reelection bid to the U.S. Senate, according to The Associated Press. “I’m humbled and thrilled and grateful to West Virginia and eager to go back […]
Republicans sweep elected executive positions
Republican challenger Riley Moore won the race for state treasurer against six-term incumbent John Perdue, according to MetroNews projections. That makes a clean sweep for Republicans in the Board of […]
