KINGWOOD — If the Preston County Commission receives the almost $21,000 it’s asking for, visitors to the courthouse will have a very different view. Commissioners unanimously approved the courthouse security […]
Local Government
University Town Centre economic district sees 60% jump in revenue
MORGANTOWN — The University Town Centre Economic Opportunity Development District, which includes the WestRidge developments and a portion of the University Town Centre, generated $9,496,374.62 in taxes on $158,272,910 in sales […]
Transportation secretary cites challenges of supply chain, equipment and personnel
Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston expects a great summer of West Virginia roadwork, but he told legislators that supply chain issues, shortages of some equipment and personnel challenges will increase the […]
Retirees urge state lawmakers to provide financial relief
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — West Virginia retirees are urging state lawmakers to consider a one-time supplement to provide financial relief for the state’s older population. Representatives from AARP West […]
WVDOH accepts bids for 14 projects, including multiple ADA curb cuts
CHARLESTON — Contracts to install ADA-compliant curb cuts in 13 communities around West Virginia are among 14 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of […]
Preston commissioner takes issue with additional day off for Juneteenth
KINGWOOD — The surprise declaration that the state will observe Juneteenth on June 17 has thrown a wrench into county governance. “Our job is to serve the public and if […]
Revenue collection surplus to land at $1.2 billion or more on June 30
CHARLESTON — State Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy predicts the state will end the fiscal year on June 30 about $1.2 billion beyond revenue collection estimates. Hardy and state Deputy Revenue […]
Manchin on gun-control proposal: ‘It’s a start’
Sen. Joe Manchin drew a bead on optimism Monday. The Democrat lawmaker from West Virginia told reporters that a heralded, bipartisan bill announced the day before on Capitol Hill could […]
More than 7,000 West Virginians dead of COVID
Of the more than a million Americans who have died because of COVID-19, 7,001 were West Virginians. Gov. Jim Justice announced the “milestone that none of us want to celebrate […]
Preston gathers to discuss ARPA fund spending
KINGWOOD — One would expect a meeting between the government and community members at 2 p.m. on a sunny Friday to be lightly attended — mostly by those whose job […]
