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 […]
Local Government
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. […]
Preston Commission endorses putting sober living house for mothers in county
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission endorsed a proposal Monday to establish a sober living facility for mothers in Preston County. Debra Athey and Christopher Grant told commissioners the home […]
Monongalia, Marion, Preston counties receive grants to boost election security
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia, Preston and Marion were among the 41 counties that will receive federal grants to improve election security, the secretary of state’s office announced. Monongalia will receive $275,117.34; […]
Oct. 14 Manchin-Morrisey debate canceled after Morrisey fails to confirm
By Alex Johnson CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A debate between U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will not happen as scheduled because the Morrisey campaign did not […]
Oliverio: West Virginia justices must be ‘held accountable for their actions’
By Dave Wilson MORGANTOWN — Republican State Senate candidate Mike Oliverio hopes trust can be restored in the West Virginia State Supreme Court once the state senate concludes the impeachment […]
Kingwood Council refuses to reopen section of street; man says he may sue
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council refused a request Tuesday to reopen a portion of a street, despite a man’s comments that he might sue if they didn’t act. Rick Marrara said […]
Senator Bob Beach rejects dismissal motion, seeks answers regarding justice’s retirement
By Dave Wilson MORGANTOWN — Despite her abrupt retirement from the West Virginia Supreme Court, Sen. Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, believes articles of impeachment against former Justice Robin Davis need to […]
Granville council donates to Senior Monongalians
MORGANTOWN — In a unanimous vote, Granville town council donated $1,000 to Senior Monongalians. Senior Monongalians is a nonprofit senior services center for Monongalia County residents 60 and older whose mission […]
