The head of the West Virginia University Foundation told the Board of Governors on Friday it would like to have $2 billion in assets and raise $200 million annually. “We […]
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EQT cutting nearly 200 positions across the company
PITTSBURGH — A reorganization will reduce the total workforce for EQT Corporation by 23 percent, 196 positions, according to company information released earlier this week. It was not immediately clear […]
West Virginia leads nation in obesity rates among adults
CHARLESTON — West Virginia leads the nation in obesity rates among adults at 39.5 percent, up over 1 percent from the previous year according to a report from the Trust […]
Local stories from the heated lines of the 9/11 attacks
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sarah Cooke blinked twice to shake off the glare of the klieg lights, and when she looked back down, it was still there. Something shiny. Well, that […]
Preston man with ‘numerous’ outstanding warrants flees from police, still on the run
ARTHURDALE, W.Va. — Police from Preston and Monongalia Counties searched late into the night for a wanted felon who ran from officers, stole a car and then abandoned it. Mark Hart […]
Westwood Middle School to hold 9/11 event highlighting locals with first-hand experience of attacks
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Westwood Middle School will hold a 9/11 remembrance and memorial event today, the 18th anniversary of the attacks. Social studies teachers told students to personalize the […]
Sidewalk construction underway in Kingwood
KINGWOOD — It should be smooth walking, driving and marching on Tunnelton Street during the Preston County Buckwheat Festival. The State Division of Highways (DOH) started work on the street, […]
WVPopCon continues today
People dressed as Pikachu and Storm Troopers made their way to Mylan Park Saturday for the 8th annual West Virginia PopCon. PopCon is the brainchild of Jon Hayes. But by […]
MUB spokesman says upgrades should give facility an additional 30 years
While construction of the George B. Flegal Dam and Reservoir — more specifically the route of the raw water pipeline attached to it — has garnered more than its share […]
10th annual Julie Foster Hawk Walk at UHS
The 10th annual Julie Foster Hawk Walk took place 1-3 p.m. Friday at University High School. The Hawk Walk was founded to raise money to support then-UHS teacher Julie Foster […]
