KINGWOOD — Citing the impact of the coronavirus and declining tax collections, the Preston County Commission took action Wednesday it hopes will avert a fiscal disaster. “With the coronavirus, we’re […]
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Appalachian Hotel set to open in July
KINGWOOD — The Appalachian Hotel in Kingwood is proceeding on schedule for a July opening.“We still feel very comfortable with July for having the hotel open,” said Beth Peddicord, who […]
Social Security benefits will be paid on time
Andrew Saul, commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
A look at Mountaineer Country resources
VMCCVB launched an online Mountaineer Country Community Resource Guide to address the concerns around coronavirus. This guide is meant to support residents, visitors and local businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. […]
2nd coronavirus death in state
Jackson County Health Department confirmed Wednesday evening the state’s second coronavirus-related death. It was the first such death in that county. The patient had several underlying health issues and died […]
Chestnut Ridge Easter services moved online
Chestnut Ridge Church will hold all Easter services exclusively online. The gospel message is presented by Pastor Tim Haring. Three identical services will be broadcast online in celebration of Easter. […]
Some CARES Act highlights: Those $1,200 checks and more
MORGANTOWN – U.S. Senate staff this week offered a briefing and handouts on some of the details of the recently passed coronavirus stimulus and relief bill, called the CARES Act. […]
Mon Commission declares a state of emergency, provides funds for feeding programs
MORGANTOWN — During a meeting in which it declared Monongalia County in a state of emergency due to COVID-19, the Monongalia County Commission approved up to $20,453 in emergency funding […]
Shane Lyons: Optimistic about football season beginning on time but situation fluid
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons decided to take the approach of optimism about the future of the 2020 college football season, but at the same time, […]
Gov. Justice moves primary election to June, revises return-to-school date
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday morning that he has moved the primary election date form May 12 to June 9. Also, the return-to-school date has moved from April […]
