By Olivia Murray STAR CITY — Friends and family said goodbye to a dedicated community member Thursday. Allen Roger Sharp Jr., former Star City mayor, died July 10 at his […]
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South Park Road Work
Sprinkler fire line installed downtown at the public library On Thursday, portions of streets in South Park were closed for most of the day as Morgantown Utility Board workers repaired […]
Ruby Armstrong honored with her own day on her 104th birthday
KINGWOOD — How do you celebrate your 104th birthday in a small town? With the whole town, of course, even if it’s remotely. Thursday was Ruby Armstrong Day in Kingwood, […]
House of Delegates staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The House of Delegates on Thursday learned an employee of the House has tested positive for COVID-19, the speaker’s office announced Thursday evening. The employee who tested positive was present […]
Amjad, Marsh talk to city and county officials about rising COVID-19 cases
MORGANTOWN — “This is our big one,” West Virginia State Medical Officer Anye Amjad said of Monongalia County’s climbing COVID-19 numbers on Thursday. “If we cannot handle Mon County, how […]
Legislators explain why statewide COVID-19 mask order has no teeth
MORGANTOWN — When Gov. Jim Justice announced his statewide mask mandate on July 6, he made it clear he had no plans to enforce it. That left many scratching their […]
State leaders, legislators air concerns, hopes for next federal COVID-19 aid package during Manchin virtual feedback session
MORGANTOWN — Inadequate broadband, still-struggling businesses and the governor’s one-man control of federal CARES Act money were among the issues state leaders and legislators raised with Sen. Joe Manchin during […]
Three accused on drug charges in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Three people who said they traveled from Ohio to meet someone in Preston County face drug charges after police said they found meth in the vehicle in which […]
Local Briefs – July 16
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Water advisory for Pleasant Valley PSD There is a boil water advisory in effect for customers of Pleasant Valley PSD in Maidsville. This advisory is due to a main […]
VMCCVB launches new safety program
Looking for brochures, pamphlets, and more area information that would typically be available at our visitors centers? Contact Visit Mountaineer Country CVB via email at Info@VisitMountaineerCountry.com or call 304-292-5081. Our […]








