MORGANTOWN – The four Republican gubernatorial candidates leading in the polls met on stage Thursday to make their cases to members of the state Chamber of Commerce. The gubernatorial forum […]
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Gee describes higher education crisis and WVU transformation at Chamber of Commerce conference
MORGANTOWN – WVU President Gordon Gee talked to members of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Thursday about the university’s Academic Transformation and its $45 million deficit. “Higher education […]
Morgantown Council approves Weez’s Way, Cypress Street on first reading
MORGANTOWN — Call it beginner’s luck. Better yet, call it Weez’s Way. In her fourth official meeting as Morgantown City Council’s 3rd Ward representative, Louise “Weez” Michael walked away with […]
‘Grade inflation’ or good teaching?
For the past two decades, education pundits and others have been worrying about what they say is the scourge of “grade inflation” in America’s high schools. Grade inflation is exactly […]
‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest launched by Samsung: Morgantown High was a national finalist last year
Contented, stable living through STEM? Samsung Electronics America hopes so. That’s because the Solve for Tomorrow contest has again clicked over for 2023. Samsung launched the competition in 2010 as […]
Man accused in hit-and-run with construction worker scheduled for trial
The man accused of striking a construction worker with his vehicle, then fleeing the scene last year in Sabraton, is scheduled for a bench trial Oct. 19 in Monongalia County Magistrate […]
Four energy leaders talk advanced technology reshaping West Virginia’s future
MORGANTOWN – Four leaders in advanced energy technologies shared their thoughts and visions with members of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce at its annual conference at the Greenbrier. The […]
Commission updates dog warden agreements, backs Westover sidewalk
MORGANTOWN — It took the Monongalia County Commission about 15 minutes to work through a light agenda during Wednesday’s regular meeting. The body updated longstanding intergovernmental agreements through which the […]
WVU, Marshall announce initiative to keep college grads in state; Marshall’s Brad Smith talks academic transformation
MORGANTOWN — Leaders of WVU and Marshall University teamed Monday to introduce a new initiative designed to keep West Virginia college graduates working and prospering here in the Mountain State. […]
Gov. Justice confirms meeting Saudi rep at LIV Golf event, calls it no big deal
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice, who is running for U.S. Senate, acknowledged meeting a representative of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund during a LIV Golf event this month at the […]
