CHARLESTON — Amy Goodwin was sworn in Monday to become the newest mayor of Charleston, the first woman to become mayor in the history of the Capital City. Goodwin, who […]
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Commissioner: New Monongalia County website modern, intuitive
MORGANTOWN — To go along with a myriad of moves, renovations and remodels of the various county offices in the Monongalia County Courthouse, the county has also overhauled its digital presence. […]
WVU tackles opioid crisis with clinical trial of injectable non-opioid micropellets to treat sciatica pain
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is leading the nation in exploring a way to treat chronic pain without opioids. The new pain treatment is an injectable, non-opioid, […]
Hazelton inmate assaults officer after lockdown
HAZELTON — An inmate kicked an officer and attempted to punch another staff member Saturday at USP Hazelton. It was the second day in a row of inmate violence against […]
MUB to begin work Jan. 8 on Wilson Avenue
MORGANTOWN — Beginning the morning of Jan. 8, Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) crews will close a portion of Wilson Avenue between White Avenue and Overdale Street. Work may continue for […]
U.S. Census wants Preston Commissioners’ help with 2020 census
KINGWOOD — A representative of the U.S. Census talked with Preston Commissioners Monday about ensuring that every Prestonian is counted in the 2020 census. Donnie L. Tucker, partnership specialist with […]
Missing Marion County trial defendant located in Florida
CLARKSBURG — A Fairmont man who has been on the run since November is now in custody. Daniel Jones, 57, was arrested today around 10 a.m. by the U.S. Marshals Service […]
Governor Justice announces re-election bid, this time as a Republican
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Gov. Jim Justice announced his re-election bid today, saying there is unfinished business and that he’s the guy for the job. Justice, a billionaire businessman, has […]
West Virginia State Police enlists 67th Cadet class
DUNBAR — Not long after the West Virginia State Police graduated their first Cadet class since 2015 in November, a new Cadet class has been enlisted. The West Virginia State Police […]
Shutdown hasn’t affected 148,562 W.Va. households receiving food stamps — yet
CHARLESTON — The 148,562 West Virginia households receiving food stamps will continue to receive them for now. But that could stop if the federal shutdown continues into next month. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
