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Charleston Police conducting internal investigation of Jimmy Wriston traffic stop
CHARLESTON — Charleston City Police announced Wednesday that an internal investigation is underway to determine if city police officers handled a Tuesday night traffic stop of state Transportation Secretary Jimmy […]
Commission discusses concerns about courthouse
KINGWOOD — The Preston County courthouse was once again a point of discussion during a Tuesday meeting of the Preston County Commission. Water was found on the ground floor, which […]
House passes bill allowing educators to carry concealed weapons
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed a bill that would allow educators to carry concealed firearms as designated school protection officers. The bill passed 89-11 Wednesday after more than […]
Abortion access is popular. Legislators want to ban it entirely
There is a vocal group of extreme anti-abortion West Virginians, but despite their outsized presence in the Capitol’s halls, they are a statistical minority. Several polls show West Virginians support […]
Has patriotism lost its way?
by Solomon D. Stevens Patriotism is love of country, and it can be a very positive force. All countries benefit when their people feel a sense of belonging and believe […]
Preston survives at Bridgeport for second postseason victory in program history
BRIDGEPORT — In a game that saw 21 lead changes, the Preston High girls’ basketball team outlasted the Bridgeport Indians 51-47 to open the Class AAAA Region I, Section 2 […]
Parents who arm troubled kids finally face justice
Her blank face in court spoke volumes. Jennifer Crumbley saw no problem handing her severely depressed 15-year-old a semiautomatic handgun as a Christmas present. Ethan soon after turned the gun […]
Ayoka Lee leads No. 10 Kansas State past No. 22 WVU in overtime
MORGANTOWN — Playing with two hurt ankles, Kansas State’s dominating center Ayoka Lee still came up with a KO against No. 22 West Virginia inside Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday. Shuffling […]
Hawks ease past Buccaneers in section semifinal
MORGANTOWN — It was business as usual for the University girls’ basketball team on Wednesday as the Hawks defeated Buckhannon-Upshur 72-37 in the first round of the Class AAAA Region […]
