The finance board for West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency approved another round of significant premium increases, with union leaders warning that the costs are likely to affect morale. “There […]
Local Government
GOP candidates differ on pace of future tax cuts
West Virginia has already embarked on what the current governor calls the largest tax cut in state history, and candidates to next take on the chief executive’s role differ in […]
WVU marks 82nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor with ceremony at the USS West Virginia mast
MORGANTOWN — Thursday marked the 82nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the WVU Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs again hosted a memorial ceremony on […]
Preston Commission votes to change payroll system
KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Commission voted to change their current payroll system to Paycom, an online payroll management system. Set up for the system will cost the […]
Candidates for governor share their economic visions for W.Va.
West Virginia’s Republican candidates for governor, most of whom are meeting for a MetroNews debate this week, have been weighing in on their views of the state’s economy. Generally, indicators […]
AG’s mobile office sets December stops in area
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north-central West Virginia residents in December to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. […]
City employee retires after 41 years of service
KINGWOOD — For 41 years Bob Chidester showed up for work for the City of Kingwood. He said Claude Waugerman was the city supervisor when he handed in his application […]
County clerk not happy with the mishandling of funds
KINGWOOD — Preston County Clerk Linda Huggins said she is not happy about a $500,000 miscalculation. During an interview, Huggins said she was told the commission had more money than […]
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to be lit Tuesday
CHARLESTON — West Virginians can admire a product of the state being lit up on Tuesday as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The 63-foot Norway Spruce came from the Monongahela […]
Council will OK water system bond
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council voted unanimously to do the third and final reading of the $848,000 water system bond during its next meeting. Members will also provide final approval […]
