MORGANTOWN — Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia received a $50,000 grant to help continue its mission of providing free spaying and neutering services for those who can’t afford […]
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Preston re-examines policy governing student transfers
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education is discussing possible changes in its student transfer policy. After construction of Preston High School, the state board of education said students […]
Community college bill draws concern from leaders of 4-year schools
CHARLESTON — The state Senate’s top priority, a proposal for greater financial access to community colleges, is getting pushback from West Virginia’s four-year colleges. Fairmont State President Mirta Martin was […]
Mascot program imposes 1 year term limit on WVU Mountaineer
The mascot program known across West Virginia for picking the Mountaineer is undergoing a policy change. The WVU student taking on the iconic character will now only be allowed to […]
Local officials watching push to eliminate business inventory taxes
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s business inventory tax was identified as one of the factors placing West Virginia at an economic disadvantage. Its elimination has been a talking point for Governor […]
Preston County offers new, free, wireless alert system
KINGWOOD — Preston County is now offering everyone free alerts by text, voice, email or pager on everything from boil water alerts to flooding. The Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) […]
Preston applying again for grant to help pet owners with spay/neuter costs
KINGWOOD – A $5,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant allowed county residents to spay/neuter their pets last year, and the county is reapplying for 2019. County Administrator Kathy Mace. Mace […]
Area to see effects of Winter Storm Harper today
Expect to see the effects of winter storm Harper throughout the rest of the weekend. Monongalia County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency put out a winter weather advisory Friday for […]
Several events planned to honor Dr. King Monday
MORGANTOWN — Mahalia Jackson, the legendary gospel singer, wasn’t just in possession of a big voice. She also had an equally abundant capacity for social justice. On Aug. 28, 1963, on […]
Delegates to examine changes to foster care system
Delegates started examining changes to how West Virginia’s foster care system is run, potentially opening the door to managed care contracts. “Do you think this is going to be a […]
