CHARLESTON — Survey teams with the National Weather Service said Tuesday the storm that moved through Kanawha County Monday evening was a tornado, in at least one area. National Weather […]
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BOE corrects Carmichael — it’s not in favor of charter schools
State Senate President Mitch Carmichael didn’t batten down any votes Tuesday night from the Monongalia County Board of Education. Carmichael, R-Jackson, has long championed West Virginia’s controversial education omnibus bill […]
Trial set for man who accidentally shot 8-year-old
An October trial date was set for 50-year-old Michael Nichols, the great-uncle of 8-year-old Chloey Neely, who was shot in the head while he was handling a pistol in her […]
‘Historic’ omnibus education bill passes 18-16
Gov. Jim Justice: ‘I look forward to signing it’ CHARLESTON — The situation in the state Senate swiftly moved from ominous to omnibus. Severe weather caused Capitol lights to flicker […]
Marilla Park receives renovation in time for summer fun
MORGANTOWN — It’s summertime, and kids are playing outside, hitting the pool and enjoying the sunshine. Marilla Park recently gave its playground a facelift — right in time for all […]
Longtime Preston administrator retiring after 12 years
KINGWOOD — Monday was Kathy Mace’s final county commission meeting as Preston County administrator. After 12 years as administrator, Mace is retiring July 1. She will continue to work as […]
Open For All initiative among focus of human rights commission
MORGANTOWN — “When a business opens to the public, that means they’re open to all.” Morgantown Human Rights Commission Chairperson Jan Derry explained as much while describing the commission’s Open […]
Two men arrested after attempted hotel room break-in
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two men are facing charges of attempted burglary after attempting to force their way into a hotel room, police said. Charles K. Eads, 29, of Rolla, Mo., […]
DOH reps attend commission meeting to attempt to explain progress
KINGWOOD — A week after Preston commissioners complained about poor communication and planning from the Division of Highways, representatives were at the commission meeting. District 4 Engineer Darby Clayton and […]
State medical cannabis program won’t be ready to roll on start date
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s medical cannabis program officially takes effect July 1. But patients and caregivers shouldn’t expect to be receiving their physician certification or program ID cards anytime soon, […]
