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 […]
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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. […]
Seeds really are amazing things
I’m going on the record as saying seeds are amazing. These often tiny little things have such potential, such power. Take for example the milkweed plant seed. Small, brown, and […]
Don’t brush off LAPD’s disgusting George Floyd ‘joke’
You’ve got to wonder what went through the minds of Los Angeles police officers who recently circulated a disgusting “joke” about the killing of George Floyd. At this point in […]
Hedge funds and journalism don’t mix
by Brooke Sutherland So this is how it ends. Tribune Publishing Co., the storied newspaper owner, agreed to sell itself to Alden Global Capital LLC, a hedge fund with a […]
Iran’s proxies pounce as President Biden tries to negotiate
by Eli Lake Since President Joe Biden took office, Iran’s regional proxies have been busy. This month alone, Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed credit for a drone attack against Saudi […]
