West Virginia passed another bleak milestone Monday, surpassing 6,000 COVID-19 deaths in the state. Justice read an additional 31 victims at the start of Monday’s briefing, bringing the toll to […]
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NOTEBOOK: Gabe Osabuohien sits out loss to Kansas State after being ejected against Oklahoma State
MORGANTOWN — Gabe Osabuohien was not suspended, that much WVU head coach Bob Huggins made clear following Monday’s 78-73 loss against Kansas State. “He wasn’t suspended, but we don’t have […]
Congress must unite behind bill to stay competitive
Under the shadow of growing tensions with Beijing, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that would help the United States remain economically competitive with China. It will […]
Underpaid? Young workers aren’t sure
by Sarah Green Carmichael One goal of New York City’s new salary transparency law is to close the persistent pay gap between men and women. By requiring companies that are […]
How conservatives can deliver on MLK’s goals
by Demetrius Minor Since Americans across the political spectrum are inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it’s not surprising when politicians invoke a catchy phrase used […]
COLUMN: Crunch time miscues sign of a WVU team not ready to win
If this were the pros, we could chalk up West Virginia’s late-season setbacks as tanking for a better draft pick. Except this is not the pros, and the Mountaineers have […]
Kingwood Elementary library flooded
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Elementary’s principal and a Preston County Board of Education member gave a thank you to everyone who helped when a flood caused by malfunctioning sprinklers destroyed most […]
A look at bills introduced Monday, Feb. 14
MORGANTOWN — Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Monday, Feb. 14. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 622, to establish a new […]
House Education Committee puzzles and stalls on bill to hold back third-graders failing reading and math; distracted driving bill passes in House Tech
MORGANTOWN – A House bill to require third-graders who fail a statewide test measuring math and reading skills to be held back for a year hit a wall in the […]
It all adds up: Mon Math Field Day winners announced
The tabulations are in, and Monongalia County has a new tier of Math Field Day winners, who will now advance to regional competition next month. Students took on the numbers […]
