Pointing to consistent improvement in COVID-19 data, Gov. Jim Justice on Friday announced an executive order relaxing restrictions on businesses and social gatherings across West Virginia. The order, which Justice […]
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Man accused of murder waives hearing
The man accused of killing his grandson’s mother waived his preliminary hearing in Monongalia County Magistrate Court on Friday. Gary Smith II, 60, of Morgantown, is charged with first-degree murder. […]
Cheat Fest to be held virtually, plans to bring back some in-person events
Planning for the second virtual Cheat River Festival is underway, and Friends of the Cheat is working to make this year’s event even better. “People get their batteries charged for […]
Senate Finance approves intermediate court bill in quick meeting
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Finance Committee took just 30 minutes Friday morning to review and approve the Intermediate Court of Appeals bill – SB 275. The panel made a few […]
Postcast 59 – February 19, 2021
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A mission to Mars — by way of Marion County
Almost heaven … definitely Mars. NASA’s “Perseverance” rover successfully touched down on The Red Planet’s surface Thursday afternoon. The space agency is now hoping for an equally successful 10-year mission […]
A sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 18
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Thursday, Feb. 18. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 337, the Life at Conception Act, […]
Hope Scholarship, teacher certification bills get green light; emergency powers bill sees 40 minute amendment dispute
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates spent just under an hour and 15 minutes Thursday debating the Hope Scholarship bill before passing it 60-39 and sending it to the Senate. […]
$400K in CARES money to be distributed
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The City of Morgantown and the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties partnered to distribute $400,000 in COVID-19 CARES relief to people in need in Morgantown. The funds […]
Man pleads guilty to shooting incident
On June 5, 2020, officers with the Westover Police Department responded to a shooting on East Street. On Thursday, Jerrid Weaver, 25, entered an Alford plea to wanton endangerment for […]
