by K. Ward Cummings Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in emotional testimony delivered during a congressional hearing last month, bravely revealed that she was once the victim of a sexual assault. […]
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A sampling of bills introduced Monday, March 1
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Monday, March 1. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 477, the West Virginia Children’s Vision […]
House Judiciary public hearing on water quality rule draws 24 against DEP proposal, 8 in favor
MORGANTOWN – A controversial Department of Environmental Protection water pollution rule dealing with human health criteria is back before the Legislature and no less contentious than it was when it […]
Senate OKs House charter schools bill; enrollment and school caps approved in Education Committee bumped back up
MORGANTOWN – The State Senate approved an amended version of the House charters schools bill on Monday and sent it back to the House. The vote was 19-14 with three […]
Another look at non-native plant species
Over the last few weeks I’ve thought a lot about the issue of non-native plants, and the column I wrote on it two weeks ago. First, I would […]
Flood Alert
Sunday’s rain caused floods across the state, but Tuesday should bring dry weather. “It was pretty minimal considering the amount of rain we got,” MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith said. […]
First Mon grand jury of the year indicts grandfather for woman’s murder
A truck driver involved in the September 2019 vehicle crash that killed a 30-year-old mother and a man accused of killing his grandson’s mother are among those indicted by the […]
Deaths continue to decline in state
COVID-19 deaths continue to decline in West Virginia, with nine people dying since Friday, but no deaths from Sunday to Monday, Gov. Jim Justice said Monday during his regular press […]
Volume 2, Episode 1 – Appodlachia meets The Outpost
Listen now! Listen to “Volume 2, Episode 1 – Appodlachia meets The Outpost” on Spreaker. Welcome to the first episode of Volume 2! We welcome Spring with open arms and deep […]
Lessons learned at the police academy
by Rosa Brooks “Everyone you meet here would be happy to kill you,” Officer Murphy told me. “That’s what you have to remember.” It was my first night as a […]
