A lifelong connection to West Virginia University inspired alumnus John Muffly and his wife, Irene, to boost scholarship support via an estate gift worth more than $2 million. The planned […]
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Appalachian Youth Livestock Showcase had over 250 exhibitors this year from all over the East Coast
The third annual Appalachian Youth Livestock Showcase (AYLS), a four-species jackpot show, had an estimated 250 exhibitors this year — all showing off their pigs, goats, lambs and cattle. The […]
Preston County Board of Health approved Kendra Barker as chairperson
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Health unanimously approved Kendra Barker as chairperson after she was chosen to replace Jim Fields who was recently appointed to fill Sheriff Paul […]
Nashville singer-songwriter makes stop at The Village
The Village at Heritage Point held a special concert starring Nashville singer-songwriter, Kevin Major, earlier this month. Major originally hails from Morgantown, but moved 25 year ago to Nashville, Tenn., […]
Different ideas about ‘affordable’ housing
Part of the reason Morgantown’s real estate market is so hot is because there’s a lack of available and affordable housing. So we’re not going to object to the premise […]
July 21 letters to the editor
Israeli-Palestinian conflict a modern one In a recent letter to the editor, it is implied that the history of this conflict stems back to ancient, biblical times. However, this conflict […]
Guest essay: Rejection is redirection: Finding purpose through setbacks
By Alicia Kalka Rejection is one of the most painful experiences we face in life. It stings, lingers and can shake our confidence to its core. Yet, with the right […]
Guest essay: GOP: The Party of Labor
by Delegate Evan Worrell President Trump invited the leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to speak at the 2024 Republican National Convention. As a party, Republicans should fully support […]
Pig roast cooks up aid for college
In 1987, a few folks in Boone County got together to see if they could raise some money to help one of their local students attend West Virginia University. The […]
America’s definition of ‘refugee’ needs an update
by Bill Frelick American leaders of all political stripes lament the nation’s broken asylum system, but they also fall lockstep into short-sighted, reactive fixes that don’t solve the underlying problem: […]
