CHARLESTON — Justice Beth Walker took the stand in her own impeachment trial, acknowledging she had made mistakes, expressing regret and asserting that the problems don’t merit being removed from […]
Local Government
West Virginians remain skeptical of government, but may be changing
CHARLESTON — West Virginians continue to be skeptical of government and whether it can improve everyday life for individuals, but there appear to be some generational differences in that view. […]
Evan Jenkins takes seat on state Supreme Court
By Chris Lawrence CHARLESTON — Quoting from President Abraham Lincoln’s famous second inaugural speech, former Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins noted the process which got him to the West Virginia Supreme […]
W.Va. impeachment trial for Justice Beth Walker wraps for the day
The impeachment trial for Justice Beth Walker began at 9 a.m. Monday in the state Senate chamber, with senators serving as the Court of Impeachment and Judge Paul Farrell presiding. […]
West Virginia Division of Highways develops road app
MORGANTOWN — A smartphone app in development by the West Virginia Division of Highways will allow motorists to stay on top of the numerous road projects slated for Monongalia County. […]
Halleck bridges deteriorating; crumbling seams can be seen from I-79
MORGANTOWN — If you’re buzzing along on Interstate-79, you may not notice it, but the pair of bridges crossing Halleck Road are deteriorating. From underneath, you can see crumbling seams […]
Chief Justice Workman, facing impeachment trial, says she has done nothing wrong
CHARLESTON — Chief Justice Margaret Workman said she has done nothing to merit removal from office through an impeachment trial. “I don’t have one blemish on my record of integrity […]
GOP advances Kavanaugh after Flake calls for FBI probe
WASHINGTON — After a flurry of last-minute negotiations, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court after agreeing to a late call from Republican Sen. Jeff […]
Monongalia County town wants new I-79 interchange south of Westover exit
WESTOVER — Dave Johnson, long-time mayor of Westover, wishes he could snap his fingers and make a traffic problem disappear. That problem is the traffic flow in Westover, which he […]
Granville Council considers tree lighting for Christmas
GRANVILLE — Granville is starting to plan for the holidays. “I received a written request from Bucky Forbes that came out of his advisory board meeting,” Granville Mayor Patricia Lewis […]
