CHARLESTON — The vice chairman of a committee considering impeachment of state Supreme Court justices said its efforts are independent of a Judicial Investigations Commission conclusion that […]
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First responders celebrate Teleflora’s ‘Make Someone Smile Week’
MORGANTOWN — More than 400 coffee mugs — each with a smiley face on the side — helped area first responders feel appreciated Tuesday. This week marks […]
Preston BOE president talks new programs; roof leak at Bruceton School
KINGWOOD — New Preston Board of Education President Jack Keim, returning from a statewide retreat for board presidents, says other counties operate programs that could be mimicked. […]
Reedsville town council approves sewer rate increase
REEDSVILLE – The Reedsville town council unanimously approved an increase in sewer rates Monday. Rates for customers with metered water supply will be charged on a graduated […]
Ethics panel clears state Supreme Court Justices; Loughry hearing to move forward
CHARLESTON — The state Judicial Investigation Commission (JIC) announced on Monday July 23 it closed ethics complaint cases against three Supreme Court Justices and took no disciplinary […]
W.Va. Chief Health Officer Gupta says opioid-related deaths up from 2017, but growth rate has slowed
CHARLESTON — Preliminary numbers from the state Department of Health and Human Resources show nearly 500 opioid-related deaths were recorded in the first six months of this […]
Conference focuses on election protection and cybersecurity
MORGANTOWN — County clerks from around the state are in Morgantown taking a two-day plunge into election protection and cybersecurity. Secretary of State Mac Warner brought the […]
Road conditions and consistent broadband impact tourism
KINGWOOD — Roads and reliable broadband are key to tourism and other industries, the director of the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) said Monday. “It […]
Fershee wants ‘efficiency’ in health-care system
MORGANTOWN — One of the state’s congressional candidates is also a PEIA recipient, and she has a lot to say on the future of the much-maligned healthcare […]
Concurrent voting poses potential for loopholes
CHARLESTON — Anyone running for West Virginia’s newly opened state Supreme Court seat will need to sprint. The filing period for the seat vacated by retiring Justice […]