KINGWOOD — Roads and reliable broadband are key to tourism and other industries, the director of the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) said Monday. “It really has been […]
Local Government
Fershee wants ‘efficiency’ in health-care system
MORGANTOWN — One of the state’s congressional candidates is also a PEIA recipient, and she has a lot to say on the future of the much-maligned healthcare program. Kendra Fershee, […]
Concurrent voting poses potential for loopholes
CHARLESTON — Anyone running for West Virginia’s newly opened state Supreme Court seat will need to sprint. The filing period for the seat vacated by retiring Justice Menis Ketchum begins […]
Abortion amendment up for vote at midterms
CHARLESTON — Apart from the midterm race for U.S. Senate, both major political parties in West Virginia sense that an amendment impacting abortion costs will drive voters to the polls. […]
Blankenship expected to file certificate of nomination as Constitution Party U.S. Senate candidate
CHARLESTON — Constitution Party U.S. Senate candidate Don Blankenship is expected to file his certificate of nomination with the West Virginia Secretary of state on Tuesday July 24. Then the […]
Rowlesburg residents to weigh in on community master plan during public meeting
ROWLESBURG — Rowlesburg area residents will have another opportunity to comment on their community’s plan for the future at a public meeting Wednesday. The master plan is looking ahead to […]
Senator Manchin claims he faces no pressure from Democrats to oppose Kavanaugh
CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin claims he’s facing no pressure from fellow Democrats to oppose U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. “If I can come home and explain it, […]
Hearings continue to determine impeachment of West Virginia Supreme Court members
CHARLESTON — Legislators at the heart of impeachment proceedings voted to hold off on a tour of the state Supreme Court until West Virginia media representatives are allowed to accompany […]
Loughry impeachment proceedings hear testimony from security staffers
CHARLESTON — Three security staffers at the state Supreme Court admitted during impeachment hearings to helping embattled Justice Allen Loughry move a couch and antique desk out of his home, […]
Upcoming paving schedule for Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown is continuing milling and paving several streets across town. Today, crews will pave Upper Grand and Ross streets, and milling Courney Avenue. On Monday, […]



