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Intermediate court rejects argument that Challenge Academy was at fault
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s intermediate court isn’t buying an alternative school student’s argument that he should have been better supervised when he jumped off a bunk improperly and injured himself. […]
Kingwood native to return as county administrator
KINGWOOD — Preston County will have a new County administrator beginning July 5. At a recent meeting commissioners announced they hired Nathan Raybeck, who is currently living in New York. […]
Street festival brings music, fun and food to Preston County
KINGWOOD — Saturday was a day of music and fun for Preston County residents who traveled to Kingwood to attend the city’s first Summerfest. “This is the largest street festival […]
Pierpont college welcomes 4th president
During Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Board of Governors meeting today, Milan S. Hayward will be appointed the fourth permanent president of the institution. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. […]
Ribbon-cutting for new area headquarters in Morgantown
Hope Gas unveiled its new headquarters office Monday in Morgantown. Joined by Gov. Jim Justice and other dignitaries and community leaders, Hope Gas celebrated the job growth and economic development […]
Brad Smith named state’s richest
CHARLESTON — Forbes Magazine says the wealthiest man in West Virginia is no longer Gov. Jim Justice, but Brad Smith, president of Marshall and former president and CEO of Intuit […]
Governor’s Honors Academy offerings bring students to WVU and elsewhere this summer
There’s an app for that (but you already knew that). The politics and particulars of “scary” movies. The power of public art. Citizen journalism and social media. Innovation and design: […]
Trial for Mon deputy moved to Wheeling
The upcoming jury trial for Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Kuretza will now be held at the United States District Court in Wheeling after maintenance work scheduled at the original […]
Wotring promises ‘continuity’ in Upshur’s schools
The superintendent appointed last week to take over Upshur County’s beleaguered school district told parents and others associated with the system he’ll keep both hands on the wheel — while […]






