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Judge pauses felony abortion law
A Kanawha Circuit judge halted enforcement of West Virginia’s felony abortion ban from the 1800s, agreeing that it conflicts with laws passed more recently. Judge Tera Salango issued a temporary […]
Roads to Prosperity money will pay for intersection realignment, road widening
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice approved the bid award for a major project to improve traffic flow and relieve congestion near West Virginia University in Morgantown. Much of the funding […]
Under one Umbrella: Umbrella Arts, an inclusive and multipurpose performance and visual arts studio, to open in Cheat Lake
By Jade Ruggieri A pie-in-the-sky dream. Angela Dennis and Elizabeth Braithwaite tossed around the idea of opening their own art studio at the beginning of the pandemic. Opening on Aug. […]
Four civic skills we need to keep our democracy
by Melinda Burrell As primaries roll out around the country, we’re tracking voter turnout. Raised on Schoolhouse Rock’s cartoon civics lessons, I know that being a good American means voting. […]
Watching Sri Lanka’s democracy teeter amid popular uprisings
by Michael Paramathasan A popular revolution is unfolding in Sri Lanka, with the fall of one of Asia’s most powerful political dynasties amid hunger, heartbreak and the immutable resilience of […]
After forced-birth laws for minors, GOP pretends it isn’t happening
When The Indianapolis Star reported that a 10-year-old rape victim had to travel to Indiana for an abortion because of the abortion ban in her home state of Ohio, it […]
Westover looking to get tough on problem properties
WESTOVER — Westover Public Works Director Jason Stinespring said the city is looking to get tough on vacant and condemned properties. During Monday’s regular meeting of Westover City Council, Stinespring […]
Ukrainian Community of Morgantown set to host a benefit concert Wednesday for the war-torn country
With sunflowers and Fender Stratocaster guitars, the Ukrainian Community of Morgantown is about to get its own soundtrack. That happens Wednesday when six local bands take the stage at downtown’s […]
OCME drafting rules for disposing remains of decedents
BY ERSHAD KAMOLkhan@dminionpost.com The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner — located in Charleston — is awaiting approval of a new set of rules that will empower it to dispose […]
