The beat of acclaim goes on for University High School’s Percussion Ensemble. “They’re pretty amazing,” UHS Director of Bands Mark Palmer said of the students who make music with drums, […]
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Senators pass bill to end ‘marital exemption’ in criminal sexual offenses
Senators have passed a bill intended to eliminate the “marital exemption” in criminal sexual offenses. Senate Bill 190 would remove a provision in criminal code where an allegation of inappropriate […]
Local Ziebart owner named Franchisee of the Year
Morgantown’s own Nick Lambie, co-owner of Ziebart on Fort Pierpont Drive, was recently recognized as the 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association at the 64th IFA […]
Senate passes bill requiring 8th graders to watch fetal development video, ‘Meet Baby Olivia’
West Virginia senators voted to require eighth grade viewings of a specific video showing insemination and fetal development by a particular national group involved in abortion politics. Senate Bill 468 […]
Bill aimed at driving in the left lane gets second chance
Delegates circled back for a second chance at a bill discouraging drivers from camping out in the left lane. The House of Delegates narrowly voted down a bill two weeks […]
Tennant: City needs to watch spending as revenues slow
MORGANTOWN — It’s not time to sound the alarm, Morgantown Finance Director Kevin Tennant said Tuesday, but it’s certainly time to pay attention. Tennant appeared before Morgantown City Council […]
Senate, House move bills on sports, smoking and deep-fake porn
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate and House of Delegates plowed through long lists of bills on Tuesday, in preparation for Crossover Day on Wednesday. School sports, smoking and deep fakes […]
House spends 90 minutes debating amending Raylee’s Law – concerning child abuse — into homeschooling bill
MORGANTOWN – An amendment to a bill making some tweaks to state homeschooling law plunged the House of Delegates into a 90-minute debate about child abuse prevention, the failures of […]
Celebrating World Spay Day in Morgantown
Each year, around 74 countries across the globe celebrate World Spay Day to recognize the importance of spaying and neutering our pets. The annual event is held the last Tuesday […]
Senate Finance chair confirms death of CROWN Act, prohibiting racial discrimination based on hair
MORGANTOWN — A bill to prohibit racial discrimination based on hair textures and hairstyles narrowly passed out Senate Judiciary last Thursday, only to be sent to Senate Finance on Friday. […]
