KINGWOOD — Next month, Preston County Commissioners will consider raising recording fees for property transactions. County Clerk Linda Huggins brought the proposal to Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha […]
Local Government
Goodwin sworn in, becomes first female mayor in Charleston history
CHARLESTON — Amy Goodwin was sworn in Monday to become the newest mayor of Charleston, the first woman to become mayor in the history of the Capital City. Goodwin, who […]
Commissioner: New Monongalia County website modern, intuitive
MORGANTOWN — To go along with a myriad of moves, renovations and remodels of the various county offices in the Monongalia County Courthouse, the county has also overhauled its digital presence. […]
U.S. Census wants Preston Commissioners’ help with 2020 census
KINGWOOD — A representative of the U.S. Census talked with Preston Commissioners Monday about ensuring that every Prestonian is counted in the 2020 census. Donnie L. Tucker, partnership specialist with […]
Governor Justice announces re-election bid, this time as a Republican
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Gov. Jim Justice announced his re-election bid today, saying there is unfinished business and that he’s the guy for the job. Justice, a billionaire businessman, has […]
West Virginia State Police enlists 67th Cadet class
DUNBAR — Not long after the West Virginia State Police graduated their first Cadet class since 2015 in November, a new Cadet class has been enlisted. The West Virginia State Police […]
Shutdown hasn’t affected 148,562 W.Va. households receiving food stamps — yet
CHARLESTON — The 148,562 West Virginia households receiving food stamps will continue to receive them for now. But that could stop if the federal shutdown continues into next month. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Justice may reintroduce some form of tax initiative offered, shot down in 2018
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice offered a “Just Cut Taxes and Win” initiative last year. Not only did it not win, it didn’t make it out of legislative committee. The […]
Legislative leaders outline goals for education, labor before start of 2019 session
CHARLESTON — Legislative leaders outlined priorities for the session that begins next week during West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Look-ahead. There was a substantial amount of overlap, with few points […]
Kingwood to discuss maintenance of South Price Street
KINGWOOD — Who is responsible for maintaining a section of South Price Street referred to locally as Hospital Hill? That’s the issue Kingwood Council will take up when it meets […]
