MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice on Monday held the first of what he plans to be a series of virtual town halls to educate and sell the public on his […]
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Senate to vote Tuesday on county health department bill opposed by counties and health departments
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate on Tuesday will have up for passage a bill to give counties and cities final say in local health board rules. Senate Democrats said Monday […]
Mon County Sheriff’s Office seeks information about missing teen
MORGANTOWN — Ashley Rae Fortney, 16, of Morgantown, left her parents’ residence without their consent, according to a Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office social media post. She left information indicating that […]
West Virginia-TCU game features the Big 12’s top two rebounders in Culver, Samuel
MORGANTOWN — In terms of physical play, Derek Culver may have got an entire season’s worth in the final 0.3 second Saturday against Texas. While Longhorns’ forward Jericho Sims was […]
Mason Dixon students back; district looks to next week
Mason Dixon Elementary re-opened its school to students Monday morning, after a two-week sequester of remote learning due to the coronavirus. “It’s good to have our kids back,” Principal Denice […]
Menards first store to open at WestRidge Commons
MORGANTOWN — The store meant to anchor WestRidge Commons — the retail portion of the 1,000-plus acre WestRidge business and retail park — is now open. “I like the location,” […]
Divided Senate OKs bill outlining penalties for teacher strikes; unanimously OKs WVU Rifle Team donation bill
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate approved the bill to outline penalties for teachers strikes and walkouts in a party-line vote on Monday. With more unanimity, Senators also approved a bill […]
Kingwood’s 1% tax proving beneficial to city
KINGWOOD – Kingwood’s 1% sales tax is proving to be a nice addition to the town’s budget, helping the town make improvements to its infrastructure and purchase new equipment. Kingwood […]
Marsh: Variant in W. Va. ‘just the unfolding of the virus’
During his Monday COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Jim Justice, as well as state health officials said the recent appearance of the COVID-19 U.K. variant – which originated in the United Kingdom […]
Shining Scars helping kids see themselves differently
KINGWOOD — Students at Preston County Schools had a recent virtual visit from Krystian Leonard, founder and president of the nonprofit Shining S.C.A.R.S. and author of the book Shining Scars. […]
