CHARLESTON — Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins said Wednesday on MetroNews “Talkline” he’ll be a candidate for the state Supreme Court seat retired Justice Robin Davis used to hold. Meanwhile, […]
Local Government
Former mall owner accused of diverting rent checks
CHARLESTON — The owner of a bankrupt mall where the state paid almost $1 million for rental property not actually being used has failed to provide a variety of financial […]
Commission denies $5.2 million BOPARC levy
MORGANTOWN — Citing a lack of support from the Morgantown Board of Recreation (BOPARC) and the City of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to deny placement of a […]
Kingwood resident suggests speed bump on Pleasant Avenue
KINGWOOD — A Pleasant Avenue resident asked Kingwood Council not to open a gate at the end of the street, but suggested if it does to add a speed bump. […]
Speaker Armstead among candidates for temporary Supreme Court appointment
CHARLESTON — House Speaker Tim Armstead is among the names listed as possibilities to temporarily fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by Menis Ketchum. The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission today […]
Loughry faces two more charges in federal case
CHARLESTON — Suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry faces additional federal criminal counts in a second superseding indictment handed up Tuesday by a federal grand jury. The updated indictment now […]
Mon County Commission denies $5.2M BOPARC levy, won’t place it on November ballot
MORGANTOWN — Citing a lack of support from BOPARC and the City of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to deny placement of a five-year, $5.2 million […]
Commission to consider placing $5.2M levy for BOPARC on ballot
MORGANTOWN — According to Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom, the commission will break new ground during today’s 10 a.m. regular meeting when it considers placing a $5.2 million levy […]
Senate impeachment trials to begin mid-September
CHARLESTON — State Senate President Mitch Carmichael plans to call members of the Senate back to Charleston on Monday to adopt the rules that will be followed during impeachment trials […]
Davis retires from Supreme Court; Workman, Walker no intentions to resign
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court justices Margaret Workman and Beth Walker issued separate statements saying they have no intention of resigning after impeachment votes in the House of Delegates. […]
