CHARLESTON — Whoever takes the helm of West Virginia’s Department of Highways will inherit challenges that extend beyond the top of the organization. Gov. Jim Justice fired Transportation Secretary Tom […]
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Charges dropped against man accused of stabbing
MORGANTOWN — The charge against Juan Treschel-Valerio, accused of stabbing a man near the South High Street Bridge in November 2018, was dropped, but he’s suffered consequences because of the […]
Reedsville considering new town hall
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Council is considering a new town hall. Council members also discussed the property next to the current town hall as possible parking space. At Monday’s meeting, Recorder […]
Bob Huggins, Shane Lyons open to CBI if West Virginia doesn’t win Big 12 tourney
MORGANTOWN — If bottom-seeded West Virginia doesn’t pull off a miracle run through the Big 12 tournament, coach Bob Huggins and athletics director Shane Lyons are committed to extending the […]
John Samsell, former editor and columnist at The Dominion Post, dies at 84
MORGANTOWN — Heck yeah, I’ll talk to them, John Samsell told that sheriff’s deputy back in 1966. “You might be interested,” the deputy said. Samsell, the longtime editor and columnist […]
Education forums slated: State agencies open floor to public to discuss schools
CHARLESTON — The state Department of Education will host seven public forums in the coming weeks on the education reform issue, state School Superintendent Dr. Steve Paine announced Monday. The […]
Attempted traffic stop ends with three ruined cars
MORGANTOWN — A man known to area law enforcement started a police chase on Mileground Road Monday morning and, after deputies aborted the chase, allegedly crashed his vehicle into two […]
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston: Bransfield can no longer exercise ministry here
WHEELING — The retired bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston can no longer exercise any priestly or episcopal ministry within the diocese. Archbishop William E. Lori, the Apostolic Administrator of the […]
Preston County Commissioners discuss termination of DOH head
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners commented Monday on Gov. Jim Justice’s termination Sunday of State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith. The action comes just weeks after Justice ordered Smith to tour […]
Candidate withdraws from race for council; admits falsifying campaign signatures
MORGANTOWN — Aaron Metz has withdrawn his candidacy for the 7th Ward seat on Morgantown City Council, admitting he “cut corners” in collecting signatures on his nominating petition. As part […]
