Electricity is something rarely thought about — it’s expected to be there, flowing hundreds of feet overhead, powering every facet of daily life. But what if there weren’t giant towering […]
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Couple found with drugs, guns; charged with child neglect
KINGWOOD — Two people were charged after a Masontown Police officer said he found them parked along the trail with drugs, guns and a child not dressed for the weather. […]
Judge denies bond for man charged with first-degree murder, fears he may flee
KINGWOOD — Despite support from family and friends, Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer refused to set bond Wednesday for Aaron Glenn Hoard, who is accused of killing Grant Felton Jr. […]
County opts out of negotiations with opiate companies
Monongalia County has opted out of a first-of-its-kind national negotiating class aimed at consolidating lawsuits against opiate manufacturers and distributors. At the urging of legal counsel, the commission on Wednesday […]
Parents of former WVU student air documentary in hopes of preventing tragedies
Today marks five years since the death of Nolan Burch during a fraternity initiation. The then-WVU freshman lay unresponsive at the Kappa Sigma house while passersby did nothing to help […]
Brush fire takes hours to tame, burns 8-10 acres
Several acres of brush in a wooded area off Statler Run Road burned Monday night. The cause of the fire is unknown, Blacksville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kevin Wilson said. […]
PSD 1 continues to face water woes as Impoundment 6, other sources run low
KINGWOOD — Call your elected representatives and the State Public Service Commission to complain about delays in the water project, Public Service District 1 urged customers Tuesday. “I urge everyone, […]
WVU marching band to get new practice facility
Steps are being taken by West Virginia University to build a facility for its 330-member Pride of West Virginia marching band on its Evansdale campus on the site of Hawley […]
WVU uses brain implant to fight opioid addiction
A first of its kind clinical trial was completed last week at West Virginia University when a small device was successfully implanted in the brain of a 33-year-old man who […]
Salvation Army hosts their Christmas Kettle and Angel Tree Kick-Off
It might be hard to believe, but Christmas is rapidly approaching, and the Salvation Army is getting ready for a busy holiday season. Nicole Greenland and her husband Sheldon are […]
