KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton man faces multiple charges after fleeing from police Tuesday. Bond was set at $150,000 for Paul Edward Moats Jr., 55. He is charged with malicious assault […]
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State Chief Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta takes job with March of Dimes
CHARLESTON — State Chief Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta says he wants to make a bigger impact on the health of moms and babies. Gupta and the March of Dimes […]
New York man sentenced for firearms charge in Morgantown robbery
CLARKSBURG — A New York man was sentenced to seven years in prison for using a firearm during a robbery in Morgantown, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Stephan Cotterrell, 21, of […]
Former Secretary of State employees settle wrongful termination lawsuit for $1M; Warner says firing was warranted
CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Mac Warner said Monday he continues to stand behind his decisions to fire 16 workers shortly after taking office in 2017 even if the state insurance […]
Manchin, Capito agree: Kavanaugh, accuser should speak before Senate Judiciary Committee
By Alex Thomas WASHINGTON — Both of West Virginia’s senators said Monday Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault should speak before the U.S. Senate […]
Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrate Constitution Week
MORGANTOWN — The Elizabeth Ludington Hagans-Col. John Evans Chapter, Col. Zackquill Morgan Chapter, and the Woodburn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) let freedom ring Monday afternoon […]
Manchin talks energy, health care, partisanship with Morgantown chamber
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin talked health care, courts, energy and more with the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce Monday morning. Pervading much of his talk was the dysfunctional partisanship paralyzing […]
Judge gives maximum sentence to man who sexually abused young girl
MORGANTOWN — Gerald Hess, who sexually abused a young girl, was sentenced to serve 20-75 years in prison Monday. The 23-year-old previously pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual […]
Lawmakers question Lottery’s position on sports betting
CHARLESTON — West Virginia lawmakers asked the interim Lottery commissioner what’s going on with the agency as it considers long-term rules for sports betting. Doug Buffington, the acting Lottery commissioner, was asked […]
Publicity means jury pool for Justice Loughry’s federal trial may have to be big
CHARLESTON — How deep will the jury pool need to be to find enough to fairly consider the controversial case of suspended Justice Allen Loughry? Pretty deep, all sides agree. […]
