CHARLESTON — Sen. Joe Manchin has decided not to run for reelection, and he has indicated he is open to the possibility of running for president on a third-party ticket. […]
Local Government
Busy calendar for Justice hearings on $300M and wayward chopper goes blank
CHARLESTON — This week shaped up as a momentous one for Gov. Jim Justice’s legal and financial conflicts, but the calendar has been clearing. Originally scheduled for Wednesday was a […]
Monongahela National Forest to provide a second Christmas tree to Washington
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest will be delivered to the U.S. Capitol on Friday. However, the Monongahela National Forest […]
MUB pursuing funds to extend water service in Cheat Lake area
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Utility Board is hopeful it can work with the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council to bring water to 30 or so homes near Cheat […]
PEIA Finance Board hears comments against proposed increases while in Charleston
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — For the fourth time this month, the Finance Board for the Public Employees Insurance Agency took public comments regarding the proposed premium increases for state […]
Pay increases for Westover mayor, council coming back for a final reading
The third-and-final readings of amendments to Westover’s city charter increasing the pay for the positions of mayor and city councilor are expected to be a part of Westover City Council’s […]
Justice orders flags to be at half-staff in honor of Judge Robert Stone
Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Monongalia County to be displayed at […]
Manchin lights out for the frontier
A day after announcing he will not run for re-election for U.S. Senate, Joe Manchin was in the spotlight at a symposium on political civility. His appearance at the civility […]
Justice to push for pay raises for state workers
Gov. Jim Justice says he’ll advocate for a 5% pay raise for state employees and educators who are experiencing increased insurance costs. “I’m absolutely going to put forward another 5% […]
Haws: City still exploring locations for winter warming shelter
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws said Wednesday the city is “absolutely” seeking other location options for a winter warming shelter. Haws has become central to the warming shelter […]
