by Michael Hiltzik Doctors and hospital administrators are facing yet another way in which the pandemic has shaken up social and medical norms: a string of lawsuits in which judges […]
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Guest essay: West Virginians are building the power plants of the 21st century
by Dan Conant Hard work and resilience are woven into the fabric of West Virginia. It’s in our blood. Our muscle and our mountains powered our nation through an industrial […]
COVID issues dominate Preston School Board meeting
KINGWOOD — At Monday night’s two-hour Preston County Board of Education meeting some board members said they wouldn’t vote for a vaccine mandate, the board and concerned parents agreed to […]
Justice raises stakes on his get-vaccinated plea: Mom tells story of her MMA-fighter son who refused vax, is now on ventilator
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice aimed to up the impact of his ongoing plea to get vaccinated, drawing on the testimony of a Kanawha County mother and a prominent physician […]
WVU observes Hazing Prevention, Medical Amnesty Awareness Weeks
WVU Today West Virginia University observes the inaugural Medical Amnesty Awareness Week, which kicked off Monday and continues through Friday, and the 4th Annual Hazing Prevention Week, Sept. 20-24, as part […]
Sewer board looking into homeowner’s damage
KINGWOOD — For a few minutes it looked like the Monday evening meeting of the Kingwood Sewer Board would not take place. The only member present was Mayor Jean Guillot. […]
Math really does apply
The university I went to did not have a particularly rigorous math program. I took college algebra, and higher math classes were offered, but there was also a “mathematical experience” […]
Mon schools to remain open — for now
MORGANTOWN — Another 55 students tested positive for COVID last week in Monongalia County schools. The number of classmates now in quarantine as a precaution is up to 356. Add […]
Morgantown Cleanup Project, Health Right team up to offer sharps cleanup training
MORGANTOWN — When Morgantown Deputy Mayor Danielle Trumble started the Morgantown Cleanup Project Facebook group, she expected a handful of friends to sign on. In less than a year, more […]
Preston County Schools moving to remote learning; sports, extracurriculars canceled
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools is switching to remote learning effective Sept. 14. Superintendent Stephen Wotring announced the closure of schools at about 12:30 p.m. Monday. “Unfortunately this is a […]
