CHARLESTON — One day after lawmakers asked tough questions about leadership at Lottery, Gov. Jim Justice has named John Myers as director of the agency. He replaces Alan Larrick, who […]
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Prisoner killed at Hazelton, second death this year
HAZELTON — A prisoner at USP Hazelton was killed Monday. The U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed the death of Demario Porter, 27, on Tuesday afternoon. Porter […]
Police say Preston man fled from officer, had drugs for sale
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton man faces multiple charges after fleeing from police Tuesday. Bond was set at $150,000 for Paul Edward Moats Jr., 55. He is charged with malicious assault […]
State Chief Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta takes job with March of Dimes
CHARLESTON — State Chief Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta says he wants to make a bigger impact on the health of moms and babies. Gupta and the March of Dimes […]
New York man sentenced for firearms charge in Morgantown robbery
CLARKSBURG — A New York man was sentenced to seven years in prison for using a firearm during a robbery in Morgantown, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Stephan Cotterrell, 21, of […]
Former Secretary of State employees settle wrongful termination lawsuit for $1M; Warner says firing was warranted
CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Mac Warner said Monday he continues to stand behind his decisions to fire 16 workers shortly after taking office in 2017 even if the state insurance […]
Manchin, Capito agree: Kavanaugh, accuser should speak before Senate Judiciary Committee
By Alex Thomas WASHINGTON — Both of West Virginia’s senators said Monday Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault should speak before the U.S. Senate […]
West Virginia scout-teamers practicing with chance to play
MORGANTOWN — The NCAA’s new rule permitting players to play up to four games while retaining a redshirt season has already led to an adjustment in West Virginia’s weekly preparation. […]
Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrate Constitution Week
MORGANTOWN — The Elizabeth Ludington Hagans-Col. John Evans Chapter, Col. Zackquill Morgan Chapter, and the Woodburn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) let freedom ring Monday afternoon […]
Manchin talks energy, health care, partisanship with Morgantown chamber
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin talked health care, courts, energy and more with the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce Monday morning. Pervading much of his talk was the dysfunctional partisanship paralyzing […]
