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Walker ’s Warriors

Walker ’s Warriors Blood Drive brought donors to First Presbyterian Church in Morgantown Wednesday to commemorate the life of Demetry “Mack ” Walker. It was three years ago, on Juneteenth that Walker died following a battle with leukemia. As part of his treatment for leukemia, Walker ...

Local business helping community beat the heat

A new business set to open in downtown Morgantown this August is stepping up to try to help those suffering in the extreme heat this week -- with coolers filled with free water and popsicles.  “I saw the heat index warning and saw that we don’t have a cooling station for folks,” ...

Mon Commission, Comcast announce $17.8M broadband deal

MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Tuesday announced a $17.8 million public/private partnership with Comcast to deliver broadband access to the county’s western end and other unserved areas over the next 22 months.   Of that amount, $5,980,000 will come out of the ...

A boy and his granddad, together again

Every summer, I climb into the back seat of my dad’s Traverse, dogs in tow, to head to Carolina Beach for a week of family time. It’s a laid-back vacation during which nothing much happens, nor is it supposed to. We simply relax and enjoy each other’s company. My mother and I pay ...

Visualize a healthier West Virginia

Picture it now. You’re standing in view of the New River Gorge on a fall day, surrounded by the red and golden hues of the trees as a comforting and familiar fog sets in.   Or you’re near a stream with a mill spinning water nearby and a field of rhododendrons waving in the ...