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Granville police seek information on burglary suspects

MORGANTOWN — The Granville police are investigating a burglary on Dent Run Road, and seeking information about two suspects involved. According to a release, on Nov. 12, two women entered 264 Dent Run Road in Granville and allegedly stole an unknown amount of money and jewelry. Anyone ...

Number of kids being evaluated for alleged abuse is up statewide: Report

CHARLESTON — More West Virginia kids are ending up at one of the Mountain State’s 21 Children’s Advocacy Centers to be evaluated for potential abuse including physical abuse and neglect. “The majority of the kids that we see are kids who we think are victims of child sexual abuse, ...

West Virginia remains No. 9 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

MORGANTOWN — With no one losing in front of them, the Mountaineers maintained their position as No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were announced on Tuesday night. West Virginia remains immediately behind No. 7 LSU (8-2) and No. 8 Washington State (9-1), but has a ...

Area residents among seven indicted on drug distribution charges

CLARKSBURG — Seven people from New York and West Virginia, including area residents, were indicted this month by a federal grand jury sitting in Clarksburg on drug distribution charges, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. The 14-count indictment alleges those named conspired ...

Leaders focus on diversifying state economy at conference

FAIRMONT — Area business leaders gathered Tuesday morning at the Mollohan Research Center for WVU’s North Central West Virginia Economic Outlook Conference. Bureau of Business & Economic Research Director John Deskins said the eight-county region’s economy – including ...