CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice had a couple of reasons to be surprised by a recent call he received. The flip phone he still carries has started to act […]
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Kroger plans to transition from single-use to reusable bags
MORGANTOWN — Within seven years, customers at all Kroger stores will no longer have single-use plastic bags to pack up their groceries. The company announced this week that, as part of […]
Reserves mean PEIA could go two years without extra state dollars, director says
CHARLESTON — PEIA Director Ted Cheatham says the finances for the insurance agency are healthy right now, although that won’t stop the work of the PEIA Task Force. “We’ve had […]
Research Center hosts annual Beekeepers Association Conference
FAIRMONT — Tom Hackett hasn’t been immune to the bee population decline that has affected beekeepers across the country. “I lost two hives last year, and I’ve already lost one […]
Council to review PUD ordinance before voting on second reading
WESTOVER — Westover City councilmembers will look over the Planned Unit Development district ordinance before voting on its second reading. Johnson said councilmembers had not received copies of the ordinance […]
Man sentenced to home confinement after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old
MORGANTOWN — A Westover man who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old was sentenced to home confinement, prompting shocked responses from the victim’s family in the courtroom Friday. “Really?” a woman asked […]
PSC to lower utility bills due to tax cost savings
By Shauna Johnson CHARLESTON — The start of September will bring lower utility bills to West Virginians due to company tax cost savings from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs […]
TV: Robin Leach of ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Robin Leach, whose voice crystallized the opulent 1980s on TV’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” died Friday. He was 76 Leach’s family said through a […]
Manchin, Morrisey set to meet for two debates
MORGANTOWN — U.S. Senate candidates Joe Manchin and Patrick Morrisey are set to meet for at least one debate in the coming weeks: Nov. 1 in Morgantown. Election Day is […]
MUSIC: Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson to speak at Franklin funeral
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cicely Tyson will be among the speakers at Aretha Franklin’s funeral next week. Franklin’s rep, […]
