West Virginia University’s residence halls will operate at normal capacity and provide a traditional residential experience for incoming freshmen, WVU’s Dean of Students said. “We expect each student — along […]
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Monongalia County Commission suspends Saturday recycling program in favor of partnering with Westover
It appears as if Monongalia County’s Saturday recycling program — which has been on hiatus since mid-March due to COVID-19 — is not coming back. The takeaway from a Wednesday […]
Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp resigns after Justice cites inaccurate COVID-19 active case reporting
MORGANTOWN — Hours after complaining that active COVID-19 case numbers have been inaccurately reported, Gov. Jim Justice accepted the the resignation of State Health Officer and Bureau for Public Health […]
Preston checking daily on 150 people who may have been exposed to COVID-19
KINGWOOD — The five employees of the Preston County Health Department are checking 150 people daily in regards to possible COVID-19 exposure. Commission President Samantha Stone said Tuesday she’d like […]
FSU postpones commencement
As Fairmont State University continues to put protocols into place to welcome students back to campus in the fall, the university is saddened to announce the August Commencement Ceremony will […]
Preston Board of Education cancels 2020 outdoor graduation ceremony due to COVID concerns
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday not to hold an outdoor graduation. The county had planned an outdoor graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 […]
Preston COVID-19 cases continue to climb; community spread confirmed
KINGWOOD — The number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Preston County, fueled by positive test results among people returning from Myrtle Beach, and the Preston County Health Department […]
Justice: COVID-19 spikes may lead to return of restrictions, mandatory masks
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 numbers are spiking in West Virginia and across the nation, Gov. Jim Justice and his team said during Monday’s press briefing. If they keep getting worse, […]
4-H camps not nixed by COVID
Many have opted for virtual programs, including in WV By Harley Benda Newsroom@DominionPost.com 4-H offices across the country are battling with what to do regarding the organization’s annual summer camps […]
U.S. cities with pro sports see more flu deaths
Sports leagues may want to consider calling a timeout on reopening their doors to fans, based on new West Virginia University-led research that links an uptick in seasonal flu deaths […]
