Michael LeMasters, one of the three owners of Key Pharmacy located in the Price Cutter supermarket on Venture Drive at Pierpont Centre, said the new pharmacy is already meeting pent-up demand from grocery shoppers looking for one-stop convenience.
Government
Gov. Justice eyes re-closing bars, indoor dining in Mon County; tentative secondary school fall sports dates announced
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County bars and indoor-dining establishments faced renewed closure as COVID-19 numbers continue to climb, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday. Meanwhile, he and Secondary School Athletic Commission Executive […]
Board of Health considers new social media campaign
Stay Safe pledges for businesses via mail also on the table KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Board of Health are considering a county social media and pledge campaign. […]
Independence will receive water in 3 to 4 weeks
Newburg collects $920 with spring cleanup project NEWBURG — After 12 years of planning and work, Independence could soon be hooked up to the Newburg water system. Sheena Hunt, executive […]
Morgantown Council considering creation of Wiles Hill overlay district
MORGANTOWN — Some 18 months after a zoning map amendment request prompted a number of Wiles Hill residents to speak out, Morgantown City Council looks to be on the verge […]
Start date catches counties by surprise
‘We were clueless’ says Mon County superintendent Read more about Gov. Justice’s announcement HERE Monongalia County’s school district was hours away from releasing the inaugural installment of a highly detailed […]
North Central West Virginia Community Action moves to downtown Kingwood
KINGWOOD -— The North Central West Virginia Community Action Association (NCWVCAA) has moved to downtown Kingwood. Kim Gibson, community services assistant for NCWVCAA, said the nonprofit has relocated to 117 […]
Preston County Parks and Recreation offers outdoor exercise programs
KINGWOOD — Exercising in an outdoor location where everyone can space out is an nice alternative to exercising at home alone. Rachelle Thorne, director of Preston County Parks and Recreation […]
Morgantown Council, county commission talk mask mandate
MORGANTOWN — Members of Morgantown City Council said they would like to conduct a special meeting on a number of COVID-19 related issues, including the possibility of implementing municipal fines […]
Justice targets Sept. 8 to open schools, suggests mask mandate may get teeth
SEE RELATED STORY on Monongalia County BOE’s reaction to Gov. Justice’s school date announcement. MORGANTOWN — West Virginia schools are tentatively set to reopen Sept. 8, Gov. Jim Justice said […]












