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WVU School of Nursing receives award
The West Virginia University School of Nursing received $2 million through West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through […]
Derrick Evans pleads guilty in Jan. 6 surge
Derrick Evans, who was elected to be a West Virginia delegate but then never served, could serve up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge related […]
$100K Antero Foundation grant benefits WVU Medicine Children’s hospital
WVU MEDICINE A $100,000 grant from the Antero Foundation will support top-notch care for expectant mothers and sick children at the new WVU Medicine Children’s hospital. Representatives from the Antero […]
‘If you can see her, you can be her’
We’re a little late in congratulating Westover-native Leighann Sainato on her promotion to Black Bears’ general manager, announced Feb. 24. But we are still in time to highlight her achievements […]
Arthurdale Heritage going back to its roots
As important as historic preservation is, it’s good to see Arthurdale Heritage getting back to its roots: community development. The nonprofit is looking to build a mixed commercial and educational […]
Journalism and truth telling in wartime
by Rob Okun Brent Renaud. Marina Ovsyannikova. One a US filmmaker killed by Russian troops on March 13 while working on a documentary about refugees. The other, an editor-producer on […]
I nearly died from COVID. Now I’m letting go of the fear
by David Lat Two years ago, I was in a hospital bed on the 15th floor of NYU Langone hospital in Manhattan, dying of COVID-19. A previously healthy, 44-year-old runner, […]
Three local legisators look at what’s ahead for Pierpont-Fairmont State problem
MORGANTOWN – Among the bills that died on the last day of the legislative session was SB 653, the bill to make Pierpont Community and Technical College a Division of […]
Morgantown boys’ basketball team earns spot in Class AAAA title game with 58-42 win vs. South Charleston
CHARLESTON — The Morgantown boys’ basketball team secured its second-straight appearance in the Class AAAA championship game after defeating South Charleston 58-42 on Friday in the semifinal round at the […]






