BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — West Virginia ranks near the bottom when it comes to teacher pay. Public school teachers in the Mountain State are among the lowest paid in […]
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WVU BOG approves ‘Transformation Timeline’ for program reductions, RIFs, to cut budget by $45 million
MORGANTOWN – WVU’s Board of Governors approved a “Transformation Timeline” on Wednesday, and OK’d putting out for public comment proposed amendments to its rules for faculty and classified staff RIFs […]
Rania Zuri, an MHS senior who founded a literacy program with a global reach, named a U.S. Presidential Scholar
A Morgantown High School senior who founded a literacy program for underserved youngsters across West Virginia and the globe has been named to the 2023 class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. […]
New Martinsville man charged in alleged armed car-jacking; second suspect fled the scene
One of two men is in custody and facing charges in two counties after allegedly car-jacking a woman at gunpoint in the Bruceton Mills area of Preston County. According to […]
Trolley-inspired buses among $4.5 million fleet update for Mountain Line
WESTOVER — Mountain Line is bringing the trolley back to downtown Morgantown. At least in spirit. The transit authority got a peek Wednesday at two of eight new vehicles rolling […]
Dunbar Stop COVID program: Early missteps set up disagreements
MORGANTOWN – In Part 3 of our review of alleged misspending by the Dunbar School Foundation Stop program, we’ll look some missteps and apparent misperceptions early on that appear to […]
Positive Spin makes biking accessible to everyone interested
Biking in the Morgantown area can be daunting to newcomers, especially those who come to the Mountain State from flatter parts of the world. Many local organizations work to make […]
Bring your lunch and have a seat
The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon at Monongalia County Courthouse Square where all can gather, relax and enjoy the arts. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, the Courthouse Square […]
Project turns sidewalks into activity zones with students’ help
KINGWOOD — A $3,500 Fulcrum Grant for connectivity resulted in a lot of fun for some local elementary school students. The grant paid for all of the paint, stencils and […]
WVU BOG to consider ‘academic transition timeline’
BY MIKE NOLTING A timeline and some procedures regarding West Virginia University’s proposed $45 million budget cut and transition to a leaner institution will be voted on by the WVU […]
