MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — HepConnect, a new five-year, multi-million dollar initiative to support people already on the front lines of the opioid crisis launched in West Virginia on Wednesday. “As a […]
Local Government
Justice lauds agreement to repair Chaplin Hill Road
MORGANTOWN — In one of two Wednesday afternoon stops in Monongalia County, Governor Jim Justice lauded an agreement between the state and Monongalia County that will bring at least $700,000 […]
Company has been going after Justice personally for $4 million
CHARLESTON — A financial company has been coming after Gov. Jim Justice in Greenbrier County for a personally-guaranteed loan of almost $4 million. The case originated in New Jersey, and Justice […]
Council talks MUB water line, bids farewell to Wallace
Tuesday marked the eighth public meeting since May 3 in which the Morgantown Utility Board discussed its plans regarding the placement of a new raw-water pipeline through or around White […]
Governor’s office confirms Wednesday announcements regarding roads, development
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice will be in town Wednesday afternoon to make announcements regarding roads and trumpeting new investment in the WestRidge development. A Tuesday press release from […]
Justice plans visit to Mylan Park, WestRidge: Sources
MORGANTOWN — According to multiple sources, representatives of Mylan Park and the WestRidge Business & Retail Park are awaiting final details ahead of a Wednesday afternoon visit from Governor Jim […]
Omnibus education bill passes the W.Va. Senate, again
CHARLESTON — The state Senate again passed an omnibus education bill, just as it did during the regular legislative session. The vote on Monday was 18-15 with one absence. The votes […]
Suit over where Gov. Jim Justice lives continues
CHARLESTON — The lawsuit over Gov. Jim Justice’s residency has a new legal twist that goes back to 1889. The current case is about whether Justice defies the West Virginia […]
Senate will need more days for omnibus education bill
CHARLESTON — More than one day will be necessary to pass an omnibus education bill. Senators voted 18-15 with one absence against a motion to suspend a constitutional rule requiring […]
After two-year push, county sees early bump in wine and liquor tax revenue
MORGANTOWN — If, as the saying goes, time is money, the Monongalia County Commission banked more than two years pushing for information and legislative changes tied to how the state’s […]
