CHARLESTON — Chances are at least once during the month of June you engaged in a conversation with somebody about the heat. While it was certainly hotter than usual, record […]
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Special hiring rate increases are going into effect at the state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
The State Personnel Board approved implementing the special hiring rate for some positions — Correctional Officer 1 through 7 — at facilities across the state. Moreover, Correctional Officer 1 and […]
Lawsuit over jail conditions is dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit over conditions in the state’s jails system, saying the governor and state homeland security secretary aren’t the appropriate defendants who could […]
Yet another entity seeking millions from Justice companies
Another plaintiff laying claim to millions of dollars from the businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family is asking a federal court to get moving. That’s because there […]
Canine heat stroke cases on the rise locally; emergency veterinarian advises pet owners on warning signs
According to a 2023 report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the frequency, duration and intensity of heat waves have increased dramatically in recent decades, and 2023 was globally the […]
West Virginia state park has July 4 history, too
In Pocahontas County on this day 95 years ago, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park was dedicated. Which was an appropriate date, as many will say. That’s because the intense, 1863 […]
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, School of Medicine mourn loss of Dr. Jain
Faculty and staff at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and WVU School of Medicine are mourning the loss of Dr. Abnash C. Jain, longtime cardiologist and professor, who died […]
Preston County’s new IT director gets started on a technical report
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s newest IT director was busy working on a technical report Tuesday, according to County Administrator Nathan Raybeck. Preston County commissioners approved the hiring of Alex Hines […]
Westover woman jailed for malicious assault
A Westover woman was arrested late Monday evening after allegedly slashing a man with a knife during a domestic dispute. At about 11:22 p.m. July 1, Westover Officer Jackson Rutledge […]
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Brockway Avenue home
A fire at a home on Brockway Avenue in Morgantown Wednesday morning claimed the life of a family pet and detoured traffic for several hours as Morgantown firefighters fought the […]
