BY MIKE NOLTING A Monday afternoon storm in Preston County, that may have been part of a tornado toppled trees and knocked down powerlines. Storms inched into the area just […]
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Gee to leave post in June 2025
BY MIKE NOLTING WVU President Gordon Gee told members of the Faculty Senate Monday he plans to leave the presidency after his recently approved contract extension is up on June […]
Heavy rain in area takes down trees, causes auto accidents
A large portion of West Virginia was under a tornado watch Monday as high winds and heavy rains passed through the area. Monongalia, Marion and Preston were among the 41 […]
Republican voters are pushing their party toward a shutdown
by Jonathan Bernstein Republicans have been responsible for every extended government shutdown in U.S. history, and they will probably add to their total this fall. The latest New York Times/Siena […]
When a thumbs-up emoji gets a defendant a thumbs-down from a court
by Stephen L. Carter Social media is all atwitter — um, all a-X-er? — about the emoji at the heart of the federal court ruling allowing a securities suit to […]
GOP should keep pursuing Hunter Biden probe
For the second time in a week, Donald Trump has been indicted. Perhaps he’s Hunter Biden’s lucky charm. The latest Trump charges — filed last Tuesday by special counsel Jack […]
Westover City Council approves summer paving list
WESTOVER — Westover City Council on Monday approved a summer paving list that will resurface 5,520 feet, or just over a mile, of city streets. The largest projects on the […]
History, in 10 seconds flat: West Virginia Drag Racer Hall of Fame to celebrate anniversary
Cooler than a 57 Chevy. A 57 Chevy, in two-tone black and silver. With enough chrome and shine to be spied by Sputnik, when the sun hits it right. That’s […]
Senate, House move roads, corrections bills on Day 2 of special session
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate moved several bills providing money for roads and corrections over to the House on Monday, the second day of the special session. SB 1027 sends […]
EMS agencies feel slighted after special session denial
EMS workers across the state were left in dismay after their request to Gov. Jim Justice for inclusion in a special legislative session this week was denied. In a joint […]
