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Immigration should be about more than politics
Whichever side of the spectrum you’re on, the topic of immigration has never been more political than it is today. I know because I had to speak in public about […]
Carlson’s ‘free speech’ defense crumbled when he accepted millions from Fox
Tucker Carlson might not work for Fox News anymore, but as their messy public divorce drags on, the unhappily parted pair can’t help making headlines. The latest salvo was fired […]
EMS agencies pushing lawmakers for help with staffing shortages statewide
Leaders of EMS agencies throughout the state expressed concern and frustration about a lack of resources with a small group of West Virginia lawmakers during a roundtable discussion at the […]
Keep flagpoles out of the culture wars
Flagpoles are becoming the latest battlefield in the culture wars. Activists are fighting to get their banners onto public flagstaffs while keeping off those representing other groups or beliefs. The […]
Sens: MVP has received final permit from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Both U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito reported Friday that the Mountain Valley Pipeline had received its final permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow […]
Water board mulls study for best dam placement
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Water Works Board held a short meeting Wednesday evening to discuss updates about several current projects. Potesta senior engineer Tim Rice, who is working with the […]
Grand Ole Opry vet Daryl Mosley comes to area
The community is invited to attend one of two concerts by singer, songwriter and storyteller Daryl Mosley Sunday in Morgantown. He will perform at 9 a.m. at Woodland United Methodist […]
WVU officials approve tuition hike, budget that bridges a financial gap and a college merger
West Virginia University’s Board of Governors Friday approved a tuition increase of about 3%, signed off on a $1.2 billion budget plan that includes cuts and the use of reserves […]
New schools superintendent: ‘We have a lot work to do’
West Virginia’s newest superintendent of schools is a veteran teacher and administrator who has served public education here for 25 years. Michele Blatt was named to the top post Friday […]
