Gov., resort owner and candidate, says Saudi golf tournament was ‘great event’

August 25, 2023

CHARLESTON — The 9/11 Families United organization, representing people whose loved ones died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has criticized LIV Golf Tour events bankrolled by a Saudi investment arm as “sportswashing” meant to launder the regime’s human rights record. This month, The Greenbrier Resort, owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family, hosted a LIV golf event and Justice was there on a golf car with his well-known dog. Justice is also a leading candidate for U.S. Senate for West Virginia, potentially serving on committees that influence American policies on ...

Kingwood Council discusses sidewalk issues

August 24, 2023

KINGWOOD — Members of Kingwood City Council discussed several subjects ranging from sidewalks to boxing matches at their Tuesday evening meeting. Josh Waugh, from Preston County Parks and Recreation (PCP&RC), asked council if city workers could help install guardrails along Sisler Street. Waugh said PCP&RC received grant funding that will allow it to buy equipment, but does not cover the cost of having the guardrail installed. Councilman Bill Robertson asked Waugh if he could get an estimate on what it would cost to do the installation if they were paying for ...

HB 125 looks to clear up property tax rebate confusion

August 23, 2023

MORGANTOWN — During a brief report Wednesday before the Monongalia County Commission, Assessor Mark Musick explained that all West Virginians who pay in a timely fashion are now eligible for a rebate of half their 2023 vehicle taxes.  This is due to House Bill 125, passed during the ...

Treasurer wants the Hope apps all year

August 22, 2023

West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore wants to lower some barriers for the Hope Scholarship, which provides money for students leaving the public school system to use for a variety of education costs. At the top of his list is elimination of a Hope Scholarship deadline in future academic years, opening the program up to year-round applications. Under the current legislative rule, the Hope Scholarship application period is set up to run March 1-May 15 each year. More than 5,700 students have been awarded the Hope Scholarship for the 2023-24 year that begins today in some parts of the ...

Pierpont hosts governor

August 18, 2023

The sky is the limit for Pierpont Community & Technical College and its Aviation Maintenance Technology program. Thursday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice joined Pierpont to sign Senate Bill 1029 into law, marking the start of a new journey to construct Pierpont’s new aviation maintenance training facility. SB 1029, passed by West Virginia State Legislature on Aug. 8, provides a $25 million budget allocation to build Pierpont’s new aviation maintenance training facility in Bridgeport. Justice visited Pierpont’s current aviation maintenance facility and held a ceremony ...

A talk with Rep. Alex Mooney on legislation, his Morgantown visit and the campaign trail

August 11, 2023

MORGANTOWN – Rep. Alex Mooney talked with The Dominion Post this week about some of his legislation, his recent visit to Morgantown and his time on the campaign trail. On July 27, Mooney introduced a House resolution to eliminate the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and 15 GOP ...