MORGANTOWN – Former state Sen. Mike Oliverio announced on Thursday his intention to seek office once again. The Morgantown Republican will seek the 13th District Senate seat. Candidate filing runs […]
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‘Mohigan Idol’ fundraiser set for Met next month
Cue announcer: “This … is ‘Mohigan Idol.’” OK, so Ryan Seacrest won’t be on the stage of the Metropolitan Theatre next month to emcee, but the Hollywood-styled glamour and glitz […]
A look at bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 27
MORGANTOWN — Here is a look at some of the bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 27. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 493, to require each county board […]
Senate passes fossil fuel boycott bill; House panel OKs two bills to promote rare earth element extraction from mine water
MORGANTOWN – Legislators moved several energy-related bills on Thursday, dealing with fossil fuels and rare earth elements. The Senate approved SB 262. It allows the state treasurer to put financial […]
VMCCVB to launch ‘Tourism Talks’
This month, the Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitors Bureau (VMCCVB) welcomed two new staff members. Joe Vessecchia, operations manager, and Tami Wood, group sales manager. These staff additions coincide […]
Residents admitted for COVID reach pandemic high
As the state’s COVID-19 team has warned was likely in the last several briefings, West Virginia has officially hit its highest number of residents hospitalized with the virus to date […]
COLUMN: WVU offense a disaster vs. Oklahoma, Bob Huggins threatens drastic changes
The crowd of 10,997 on Wednesday night against Oklahoma at the WVU Coliseum was jolted by the performance of Mountaineers forward Gabe Osabuohien, especially on the offensive end of the […]
Bills could defy Constitution, flout gov’t transparency
A First Amendment violation waiting to happen Among SB 262’s terms, the bill includes: “authorizing the Treasurer to exclude financial institutions on the list from the selection process for state […]
The reset Biden and his party need
by Clive Crook Things are going badly for the president and his party, and with midterm elections drawing nearer, Joe Biden and the Democrats need a reset. Paradoxically, the collapse […]
For some, white is the default position
It does not exactly break your heart to see Mitch McConnell used as a piñata. He is a man of uniquely pious hypocrisy, able to affect moist-eyed sincerity while ruthlessly […]
