CHARLESTON — Beth Walker, recently acquitted but reprimanded by the state Senate, has been selected the new chief justice of the state Supreme Court. Walker was elected unanimously by the […]
Local Government
City of Morgantown hires new city clerk
MORGANTOWN — After reviewing more than 230 candidates, the City of Morgantown names area resident Christine Wade as the new City Clerk. She will begin the position Nov.12. Wade, who is working […]
Preston invites state transportation secretary to drive W.Va. 72 to Rowlesburg
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioner Craig Jennings wants to take State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith on a tour of the road to Rowlesburg. One lane of a section of W.Va. 72 […]
McKinley, Fershee discuss issues as Election Day draws near
MORGANTOWN — U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., knows well what it’s like being a Republican in West Virginia. His experience prior to serving in the House of Representatives includes 14 years […]
Reports detail campaign earnings, spending for state Senate candidates
MORGANTOWN — Challengers in two of three local state Senate races continue to outspend the incumbents they’re aiming to unseat. In the third, the incumbent spent nearly three times the […]
House case managers discuss possible redo on impeachment
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates may head back into special session to once again consider impeachment against some members of the state Supreme Court. The managers of the House […]
Acting Supreme Court clarifies that Davis, Loughry trials should be halted too
CHARLESTON — An acting version of the state Supreme Court says it can no longer act to include justices Robin Davis and Allen Loughry in a ruling that halted Justice […]
Kingwood asks for dismissal of suit filed by former officers, replies to allegations
KINGWOOD — Kingwood and the mayor are asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two former police officers. In a “motion to dismiss in lieu of an answer” […]
U.S. Department of Justice introduces the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force
WASHINGTON D.C. — A new program announced at the first National Opioid Summit in Washington D.C. is focused to take further steps to help combat the opioid crisis in Appalachia. U.S. […]
Internet company announces broadband backbone through WV
CHARLESTON — A communications infrastructure company announced plans to build a fiber backbone across West Virginia, likely increasing internet access in some of the state’s rural communities. The announcement by Zayo […]
