KINGWOOD — The family of Pfc. Zachary “Zach” Riffle, a Marine killed in a military vehicle rollover Jan. 19, near Jacksonville, N.C., did not get to see his body deplane […]
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The root of it all: WVU’s “Give Kids a Smile” on Friday will introduce young patients to the dentist’s chair
Zip the “toothless hillbilly” jokes if you don’t mind: West Virginia’s poor dental health is nothing to laugh about. Cavities can turn into cardiac issues later in life and lead […]
Marion legislators oppose bill and DHHR plan to close John Manchin Health Center in Fairmont
MORGANTOWN – Marion County’s three delegates and state senators said in a Tuesday press release that they oppose HB 4365, to close three of the state’s four long-term care hospitals, […]
Nonprofit launching fundraising campaign to save, overhaul historic post office building
MORGANTOWN — An ongoing and largely behind-the-scenes effort to save and renovate Morgantown’s historic post office building — more commonly known as the Monongalia Arts Center, or MAC, these days […]
A look at bills introduced Tuesday, Feb. 1
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 518, s to allow for […]
House bill promotes new industry through advanced recycling; Senate bill requires county school boards to broadcast and archive meetings
MORGANTOWN — The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved a school board public access bill that, if it becomes law, would require more of county boards than the Legislature requires […]
Senate approves bill for victims of internet nude picture postings; House OKs bill to allow first responders to vote absentee
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to allow people who’ve had nude photos of themselves posted on the internet without their permission to sue. The House […]
Hear the work of Kodály and Ravel at St. Thomas à Becket Episcopal Church
The West Virginia University Community Music Program announces its 60th anniversary with several returning and new group classes and ensembles. Instruction is open to everyone — beginners, amateurs and performers […]
New cases trending down
There wasn’t much new on the agenda during Gov. Jim Justice’s COVID-19 briefing Monday — the pleas to be vaccinated and boosted continued, amid omicron’s still-strong hold on the state. […]
Groundhog seeing his shadow does have a history
Groundhog Day never meant much to me — I enjoyed watching the movie when I was a kid, but the holiday usually passes me by without much notice. Don’t get […]
