MORGANTOWN -- While the COVID-19 pandemic surges, there is a quieter epidemic that has been plaguing West Virginia for years: overdose. According to the National Institutes of Health, West Virginia has the highest rate of opioid-involved overdose deaths per 100,000 people. With each life ...
WVU Today West Virginia University is updating its mask guidelines. Beginning Monday, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks indoors in all WVU System buildings and facilities through Oct. 6, when public health conditions will be ...
Early voting begins today for the excess levy election for Monongalia County schools. Ballots may be cast from 9 a.m-5 p.m. through Sept. 22 at Mon’s Election Center in the Mountaineer Mall, County Clerk Carye Blaney said. The center will be open Monday through Saturday during those ...
KINGWOOD -- Preston County Office of Emergency Management/911 is collecting damage reports related to Hurricane Ida and is working to clear blocked streams before another significant rain. Director Duane Hamilton told the Preston County Commission at its Tuesday meeting about the ...
WESTOVER—Why the resurfaced cell phone involved in a lawsuit against the city was not immediately brought to council’s attention was discussed during Monday night's Westover council meeting. City Attorney Tim Stranko said the phone was found in the evidence room’s inventory, ...
MASONTOWN — Burke Road in Masontown continues to be an issue for the residents and businesses located on it. The road is a shortcut from W.Va. 7 to the Kingwood Pike. Following the recent rainstorms, the road was once again flooded and potholes are coming ...