A grandmother indicted for leaving her grandson alone, who then got into her medicine, and a former volunteer firefighter accused of stealing from his department while acting as its treasurer […]
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Tunnelton couple charged with child neglect have prison sentences suspended, given probation
KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A Tunnelton couple who pleaded guilty to child neglect after their children were found living without heat, water or electricity in freezing temperatures were sentenced to probation […]
WVU, Marshall, WVSSAC partner to host two-day opioid summit
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University partnered with its southern counterpart, Marshall University, along with West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission to host an opioid summit Tuesday at the WVU […]
Environmental study paves way for road work
An environmental study is underway ahead of a project that will dramatically alter the flow of traffic on Beechurst Avenue, particularly at its intersection with Campus Drive. Speaking with members […]
FSU president’s fate up for debate Monday
CHARLESTON — With an initial contract almost up for Fairmont State University President Mirta Martin, eyes are focused on a special meeting set for Monday. The meeting has gotten attention […]
Scott’s Run welcomes residents home with art, food
Saturdays at the Scott’s Run Museum in Osage are the days friends gather. This Saturday was a bit different, as the museum hosted and held the Scott’s Run Street Fair. […]
Preston County hosted its second annual e-recycling event to collect electronics
KINGWOOD — Rain and road repair on Tunnelton Street didn’t discourage e-recyclers Saturday. Cars lined up by 7:30 a.m., and by 8 a.m., county residents lined East Price Street, waiting […]
WVU BOG aims to raise $200M
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 […]
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 […]
