KINGWOOD — The candidates for Preston County Commissioner are neck and neck in their election spending, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Democrat John Crippin and Republican Samantha […]
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DEA report says opioid overdose deaths in 2017 hit all-time high
CHARLESTON — New numbers released Friday by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration say opioid overdose deaths in 2017 hit the highest level ever recorded in this country. The numbers showed there […]
President Trump returns to West Virginia ahead of Election Day
President Donald Trump was returning to West Virginia today, flying in Huntington to rally just ahead of Election Day. Trump has been crisscrossing the country in support of local Republican […]
Gap has narrowed between Manchin, Morrisey: W.Va. poll
CHARLESTON — With tonight’s high-profile debate and a presidential visit still ahead, the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Joe Manchin and challenger Patrick Morrisey is tightening up. The latest version […]
Preston County residents learn about hemp farming
KINGWOOD — About 30 people attended a meeting to discuss hemp farming Tuesday at the Preston Community Arts Center. FWV Cod 19-12E-1 to 19-12E-9 (2016) allows hemp production for commercial […]
Monongalia County Commission receives good news on TIF districts
MORGANTOWN — When taken together, Monongalia County’s four tax increment financing (TIF) districts have increased the assessed value in the four zones by more than $190 million. As mandated by state […]
With just days to go, McKinley and Fershee make final pitch in WV-1
MORGANTOWN — In one of their final chances to pitch their respective message to voters in the first district, Congressional candidates David McKinley and Kendra Fershee didn’t pull any punches. […]
In federal court, Justice Davis is OK with allowing time for impeachment to untangle
CHARLESTON — While the Legislature decides where to go next on impeachment, both sides in retired Justice Robin Davis’s federal lawsuit have agreed to allow more time to state their […]
From $0 to $20K: House of Delegates 51st campaign spending shows sharp contrasts
MORGANTOWN — Campaign finances for the House of Delegates 51st District are all over the ledger book. Two candidates spent more than $20,000 during the most recent reporting period while […]
Justice Loughry asking for new federal trial
CHARLESTON — Justice Allen Loughry is asking for a new trial. His motion for a new trial was filed Friday, although the motion and several attachments are sealed. So the […]
