PITTSBURGH – Back in 2010, natural gas production powered by horizontal drilling and hydrofracking was referred to almost daily as “the game changer” for the economies of West Virginia and […]
Latest News
New law allows emergency refills of expired life-saving medication prescriptions
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia residents will be able to access life-saving medicines when their supply runs out, the prescription is expired and the doctor can’t be reached to OK it, […]
Menards coming to WestRidge in 2021
Governor Jim Justice paid a visit to the 1,000-plus acre WestRidge development on Wednesday as it was announced that a 173,000 square-foot Menards will anchor WestRidge Commons — the retail […]
New initiative aims to detect, prevent and defeat a stealthy killer
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — HepConnect, a new five-year, multi-million dollar initiative to support people already on the front lines of the opioid crisis launched in West Virginia on Wednesday. “As a […]
Justice lauds agreement to repair Chaplin Hill Road
MORGANTOWN — In one of two Wednesday afternoon stops in Monongalia County, Governor Jim Justice lauded an agreement between the state and Monongalia County that will bring at least $700,000 […]
Company has been going after Justice personally for $4 million
CHARLESTON — A financial company has been coming after Gov. Jim Justice in Greenbrier County for a personally-guaranteed loan of almost $4 million. The case originated in New Jersey, and Justice […]
Council talks MUB water line, bids farewell to Wallace
Tuesday marked the eighth public meeting since May 3 in which the Morgantown Utility Board discussed its plans regarding the placement of a new raw-water pipeline through or around White […]
Governor’s office confirms Wednesday announcements regarding roads, development
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice will be in town Wednesday afternoon to make announcements regarding roads and trumpeting new investment in the WestRidge development. A Tuesday press release from […]
WVU, Marshall join with high school athletics agency to host opioid awareness summit
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Aiming to curb the scourge of opioid-related deaths, the state’s high school athletic association is joining with West Virginia and Marshall universities to host a two-day opioid awareness […]
Westover could allow fireworks in time for July 4th
A new councilmember was appointed and the first step to allow fireworks in the city limits during certain holidays was taken at Westover’s regular city council meeting. Gary Webber, 75, […]
