KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 days. Pritt passed […]
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Get creative with nature
The beauty of nature has long been a source of inspiration for artists and creatives alike. For instance, the stunning landscape of Mountaineer Country is renowned for its Appalachian mountains […]
Honoring the fallen: Peace Officer Memorial Day observed in Morgantown
By Mike Nolting, WVMetroNews.com As part of National Police Week, Morgantown and the Monongalia County community came together Wednesday for Peace Officer Memorial Day. A formation of officers stood at […]
Patrick Morrisey wins GOP nomination for governor
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won the GOP race for the nomination for governor on Tuesday, in a hard-fought campaign characterized by negative, often insulting campaigning. Morrisey will face […]
Voters renew all four excess levies for a second time
MORGANTOWN — To hear Maria Smith tell it, she never had a doubt. Smith, Mountain Line’s general manager, said she was confident Monongalia County’s voters would renew the transit levy. […]
Locked out: The invisible challenges of digital accessibility
by Mark Pound In our increasingly digital world, accessibility should be a fundamental pillar of design and development. Yet, all too often, it’s an afterthought, if it’s considered at all. […]
Trump outdoes himself with crude language
If you are the parent of young children, are you OK with your kids hearing former President Donald Trump’s language and putdowns, like the ones at his rally last Saturday […]
A look at the winners in contested area legislative primary races
MORGANTOWN – Only a handful of area state legislative races were competitive in Tuesday’s primary election. Here’s a look at those and a rundown of the other races that will […]
Riley Moore, Carol Miller win GOP nominations for West Virginia’s two congressional seats
MORGANTOWN – State Treasurer Riley Moore topped four Republican rivals to win the nomination for West Virginia’s 2nd District Congressional seat. He will face Democrat Steven Wendelin in November. In […]
Barnett, Gall elected to Westover Council as Viola, Tatar tie for final seat
Wild. That’s how Westover Mayor Bob Lucci summed up Tuesday’s results. Randy Barnett and Mark Gall, two lifelong Westover residents and newcomers to elected politics, won at-large seats on Westover […]
