MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia women’s basketball team concludes its two-game homestand Monday, as the Mountaineers prepare to host No. 2 Baylor at the WVU Coliseum. Baylor (25-1, 14-0) […]
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Energy Express summer program seeks volunteers
Through the WVU Extension Service Energy Express summer reading program, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and others help to enhance reading and comprehension skills for students throughout the state. Energy Express is […]
Free symposium to explore home rule topics and challenges
Across the United States, municipalities — like Morgantown — are responding on their own to pressing issues such as anti-discrimination, the environment, gun regulation and consumer protection. In West Virginia, […]
Private schools must follow guidelines
KINGWOOD — The State Department of Education oversees private schools in West Virginia, which are operated based on state policy and codes. Laurel Academy, in Preston County, is licensed by […]
An inside look at Laurel Academy, a private school in Terra Alta
EDITOR’S NOTE: Laurel Academy recently sued the Preston County Board of Education, alleging it has harassed and defamed the school. On the advice of her attorney, Kristine Ayers-Cline did not […]
Fairmont Regional closure part of national trend
Smaller, regional facilities can’t compete with larger providers The pending closure of Fairmont Regional Medical Center is another example of an ongoing health care trend where smaller, rural hospitals are […]
Rock on: Adventure WV hosts climbing competition
Adventure WV hosted a bouldering competition Sunday at the WVU Student Rec Center, giving new and experienced climbers a chance to show off their skills. Clockwise from top: Anna Kurov […]
The power of reading: Appalachian Prison Ministries hosts book wrapping session
A good book is freeing. A good book is liberating. And the words, ideas, observations and narratives contained therein can set any soul to soaring — no matter one’s physical […]
SHINE Campaign works to remove stigma of child sexual abuse
Child abuse happens to one out of 10 children, according to Stacy Deel, but it doesn’t define a person. Deel is the director of operations and communications for the West […]
Frederick Hiser
Fredrick L. Hiser, of Rancho Mirage, Calif., and formerly of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at ManorCare nursing facility in Palm Desert, Calif. He was born Aug. 16, […]
