MORGANTOWN — For the first time since 2012, tourism spending rose in 2017, according to Gov. Jim Justice. His appearance Sept. 19 capped off the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at […]
Local Government
Council votes to take no action, residents speak out on DOH plans for Sabraton intersection
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council convened before a packed chamber Tuesday as more than a dozen residents of the Norwood and Jerome Park neighborhoods spoke out in opposition to West […]
Westover mayor wants support for I-79 exit near industrial park
WESTOVER — Mayor David Johnson encouraged residents of Westover and council members to attend an upcoming Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting to show support for a possible new […]
Westover mayor seeks support for possible new interstate exit
WESTOVER — Westover Mayor David Johnson encouraged citizens of Westover and council members to attend an upcoming Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting to show support for a possible new […]
Justice names John Myers as director of Lottery
CHARLESTON — One day after lawmakers asked tough questions about leadership at Lottery, Gov. Jim Justice has named John Myers as director of the agency. He replaces Alan Larrick, who […]
State Chief Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta takes job with March of Dimes
CHARLESTON — State Chief Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta says he wants to make a bigger impact on the health of moms and babies. Gupta and the March of Dimes […]
Former Secretary of State employees settle wrongful termination lawsuit for $1M; Warner says firing was warranted
CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Mac Warner said Monday he continues to stand behind his decisions to fire 16 workers shortly after taking office in 2017 even if the state insurance […]
Manchin, Capito agree: Kavanaugh, accuser should speak before Senate Judiciary Committee
By Alex Thomas WASHINGTON — Both of West Virginia’s senators said Monday Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault should speak before the U.S. Senate […]
Lawmakers question Lottery’s position on sports betting
CHARLESTON — West Virginia lawmakers asked the interim Lottery commissioner what’s going on with the agency as it considers long-term rules for sports betting. Doug Buffington, the acting Lottery commissioner, was asked […]
Publicity means jury pool for Justice Loughry’s federal trial may have to be big
CHARLESTON — How deep will the jury pool need to be to find enough to fairly consider the controversial case of suspended Justice Allen Loughry? Pretty deep, all sides agree. […]
