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Man accused of murder waives hearing

The man accused of killing his grandson's mother waived his preliminary hearing in Monongalia County Magistrate Court on Friday. Gary Smith II, 60, of Morgantown, is charged with first-degree murder. He is accused of killing Alexa Randolph, 32. Smith appeared by video from North Central ...

WVU could face $15 to $20 million COVID-19 budget deficit

West Virginia University could be facing a $15 million to $20 million budget shortfall for the current fiscal year because of COVID-19, a top university official said Thursday during a campus-wide Zoom meeting. But – as of right now – no layoffs or salary reductions are planned, said ...

COVID keeps answering roll in Mon school district

Another 17 students from University High School are in quarantine today, after a classmate tested positive for the coronavirus, district announced. UHS, however, wasn’t the only building to make roll, Mon Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. said Wednesday. Skyview Elementary, ...

Coal truck shuts down Fairmont Road for hours

Fairmont Road was closed after a truck carrying coal flipped on its side Monday afternoon. It was closed until about 5:15 p.m. while coal that spilled into the roadway was cleaned up. The road was blocked from the time of the wreck, about 1:45 p.m. First responders closed Fairmont Road at ...

New studio offers 'pay what you want' yoga classes on Fridays

MORGANTOWN—When Christopher Lazzell opened his yoga studio in Morgantown's Greenmont neighborhood, he didn't want COVID-19 or financial struggles to prevent anyone from having access. “People’s wallets have hurt pretty badly,” Lazzell said. “I don’t want people to miss out on ...

Romance through COVID-19 proves difficult, worthwhile for many

Dating during the pandemic is no easy task, and the same can be said for those in committed relationships. Whether someone is looking to date or has been married for decades, COVID-19 has presented unique challenges. Quarantine and isolation can be stressful on a relationship, but that has ...