Gov. Jim Justice made official Wednesday what many had likely surmised already — concerning public schools and the coronavirus. That was when he announced state students won’t be going back […]
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Preston County Commission proposes funding eliminations
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission proposes to eliminate funding for the county health department, volunteer fire departments and economic development in its 2020-21 budget. Commissioners will meet at 9 […]
Kingwood Council passes 2020-21 budget unanimously
KINGWOOD — Kingwood included adding a fourth police officer, a new street sweeper, employee raises and help funding a splash pad at the pool in its 2020-21 budget. Council worked […]
WVU to hold virtual commencement; graduates have option to walk in December
Because of concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic, West Virginia University officials said the university will hold a virtual commencement for May graduates and give them the option of also […]
Emergency Impact Fund established for nonprofits
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Inc. Board of Directors has established the Emergency Impact Fund for North Central West Virginia to assist nonprofits in addressing the immediate […]
Woman in SUV hits United Way Walnut St. building, cited but not injured
An SUV crashed into the United Way of Mononongalia and Preston Counties on Walnut Street Wednesday afternoon. Jillian Thomas, 20, was driving a 2003 Ford Expedition when she lost control […]
Residents face possible eviction
On the same day Gov. Jim Justice said 28,000 unemployment claims were filed in the past week, Affordable Communites Group LLC., a North Carolina-based investment company, reminded residents of Granville’s […]
Manchin, Capito praise deal reached for CARES COVID-19 relief bill
MORGANTOWN — Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin spoke separately with the press Wednesday about the deal reached on the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, called the CARES Act. […]
Gov. Justice extends tax filing deadline and school closures
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice announced three new coronavirus-related directives during his Wednesday press conference. One, he is asking the Tax Department to extend the state income tax filing date […]
20 confirmed cases at Sundale
Over 70 tests still pending The medical director of the Sundale Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care facility in Morgantown said Wednesday there are 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the facility, […]
