Gov. Jim Justice Friday referred to an ongoing investigation of the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, and the governor repeatedly said he […]
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Governor calls an end to emergency declaration in West Virginia jails system
Gov. Jim Justice on Friday declared an end to an emergency declaration he put in place almost two years ago over staffing in West Virginia’s jails and prisons. “Today’s a […]
West Virginia Botanic Garden’s 2024 Photo Trail illustrates the convergence of art and nature, showcases local photographers
Hobbyist and professional photographers alike can often be found admiring the flora, fauna and scenic views of the West Virginia Botanic Garden’s (WVBG) many trails and gardens. Recognizing this, the […]
Trinity Christian School graduates 14 seniors
They began their high school careers in the uncertain world of a global pandemic, but even COVID couldn’t slow down the Trinity Christian School (TCS) class of 2024. The small […]
UHS Class of 2024: ‘Never let your fears hold you back’
Everyone was teasing Rose McCoy about the giant fantasy novel she was graduating to, during University High School’s 98th commencement Friday night. Not that she was being disrespectful, mind you. […]
Youthful Hawks played beyond their years on road to state softball championship
CHARLESTON — In the realm of sports, it’s a rarity to see a team, especially a state championship-winning one, with a roster dominated by underclassmen. Regarding the University High softball […]
Helen Roupe
Helen May Roupe, 73, of Mt. Morris, Pa., died in the Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown on Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was born Nov. 27, 1950, at New […]
DOH: Brockway project will address truck route’s underlying issues
MORGANTOWN — Sure, Morgantown residents know Brockway Avenue as a consistently miserable driving experience and overall detriment as an entrance to the city’s downtown. But have they ever bothered to […]
COLUMN: Morgantown takes its style of old-school baseball all the way to Charleston
Fans of old-school baseball rejoice! While the professional game has become ever-more obsessed with exit velocities, launch angles and spin rates, there still exist baseball fields in the country upon […]
DSF Stop saga gets taken to next level
Last year, David Beard reported on the Dunbar School Foundation Stop program — a saga of accusations, denials and government review. We recently learned that, after roughly two years of […]
