One of the recently vandalized monuments is a statue of poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Someone smeared “BLM” and “(expletive) Slave Owners” on the seated figure prominently displayed in the city […]
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Collection of racist memorabilia
News that Quaker Oats is dropping the image of Aunt Jemima from its syrup and pancake mix packaging has special meaning to me. I collect souvenirs of racism. I used […]
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Morgantown Police Thomas, Taevonte, 22, of Morgantown, malicious or unlawful assault, burglary, June 29; Deputy Cunningham. Quinn, Anthony, 21, of Morgantown, domestic battery, June 30; Officer McRobie. Avilesalvarado, Edwin, 25, […]
Two men accused of attempted murder plead not guilty
Two men accused of attempted murder pleaded not guilty on the second day of arraignments for those indicted by the June 2020 term of the Monongalia Country grand jury. Kyle […]
Commission endorses paving projects utilizing federal COVID-19 money
MORGANTOWN — A letter from the West Virginia Department of Highways outlining about 8.5 miles in paving projects tied to CARES, or Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security, funding got […]
Justice calls 2020 budget ‘part of the miracle,’ despite last-minute glitch
MORGANTOWN — A computer glitch, a clerical error. Whatever it was that shifted approximately $1.375 million between the hours of 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. Thursday, it threw a […]
Fairmont Medical sees patients
West Virginia University Health System opened Fairmont Medical Center Tuesday morning in what was the former Fairmont Regional Medical Center and hinted it may expand its presence inside the building. […]
Quarantine Kitchen: Baked feta and couscous
Baked feta, couscous make quick, delicious dinner any night In The Dominion Post’s ongoing Wednesday feature, Quarantine Kitchen, we highlight dishes prepared by readers, staffers and chefs at our local […]
CVB prepares to reopen, celebrate the Fourth
On June 22, VMCCVB officially launched its “Mountaineer Country Commitment to Safety Program,” where tourism partners in the region can pledge to take precautionary measures when reopening during COVID-19 for […]
Commission hears of more COVID-19 cases
KINGWOOD — Cases of COVID-19 are still rising in Preston County. Jeannie Welch, public health nurse for the Preston County Health Department, told Preston County commissioners there are now 63 […]
