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Gee can’t guarantee full raises for WVU workers, supports community college bill
CHARLESTON — Public employees have been promised a pay raise of about 5 percent, but West Virginia University President Gordon Gee says he can’t guarantee every college employee will get that. […]
Parents of Skylar Neese to appear on ‘Dr. Oz’
MORGANTOWN — The parents of Skylar Neese, who was murdered in 2012, will appear on “The Dr. Oz Show” at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 on ABC to discuss bullying. “The […]
Star City assists those affected by government shutdown
STAR CITY — Furloughed federal employees living in Star City can hold off on paying utility bills until they receive a paycheck — and not be penalized — according to […]
Morgantown offers help to furloughed federal employees
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown, the Morgantown Utility Board and the Morgantown Parking Authority are offering payment assistance to federal employees furloughed by the government shutdown. Morgantown City Council […]
Manchin, Capito prepared to vote to end shutdown
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s two U.S. senators said Wednesday they would be ready to vote today to end the partial government shutdown. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito both spoke […]
A sampling of bills introduced Jan. 23
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 23. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 394, to allow the state to opt out of […]
Second day of arraignments held for grand jury indictments
MORGANTOWN — A man charged with attempted murder and a man who was shot just days after his arrest for allegedly selling drugs were among those who appeared before Judge […]
House debates abandoned savings bond bill at length; passes sex offender bill in seconds
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates spent 45 minutes Wednesday debating an off-the-radar savings bond bill focused on the word “escheat,” about 45 seconds passing a bill to prevent certain […]
Kingwood Council supports school levy, discusses trash fees for nonprofit
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support Preston County’s school levy, which goes before voters Feb. 2. Councilman Josh Fields made the motion on the proclamation. “It’s something […]











