West Virginia is always searching for ways to attract more people here and encourage our young people to stay, in hopes of growing our economy. So here is an easy […]
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Capito shares thoughts on COVID relief, infrastructure bill, border crisis
MORGANTOWN – Sen, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., spent some virtual time with West Virginia reporters on Thursday to share on thoughts on the COVID relief package signed by the president, […]
WVU expresses concern as Campus Carry gun bill appears up for revival
Campus Carry may be back before the Legislature. Four bills allowing people with concealed carry permits to carry on higher education campuses have been introduced this session, and on Thursday […]
Senate Finance OKs Hope Scholarship bill, nixes four proposed amendments
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Finance Committee gave the expected OK to the Hope Scholarship bill Thursday afternoon and sent it to the Senate floor. Along the way, the majority rejected […]
WVU using questionnaire to gauge student interest in COVID-19 vaccine
West Virginia University is using a questionnaire to gauge student interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine should it become available to them. Students have until 5 p.m. Monday to complete […]
Hotel Morgan is open for business
MORGANTOWN – The red doors on the landmark Hotel Morgan are open for business, and travelers are welcome. Some finishing touches are still being put on the High Street hotel, […]
Drunk driver allegedly led deputy on short chase
A Wadestown man is charged with fleeing from law enforcement in a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Robert K. Wardell ignored a Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputy’s attempts to […]
Powell wants to spin a yarn or two
MORGANTOWN — It was something Mandi Powell wanted to do since her days as a nurse at Carnegie Mellon University Health Services in Pittsburgh. She had always loved the feel […]
County, municipalities to receive more than $35 million in COVID relief
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 relief bill signed Thursday by President Joe Biden goes well beyond direct aid checks to individuals and families. It will also mean more than $35 million […]
Another attempt to tighten drinking water health criteria rule fails on House floor as Hansen amendment defeated
MORGANTOWN – Another attempt to tighten up a Department of Environmental Protection water pollution rule dealing with human health criteria failed on the House floor Thursday, when delegates overwhelmingly rejected […]
