The field of 12 gubernatorial hopefuls is down to two: Republican Gov. Jim Justice, seeking to keep his seat, and Democrat Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango, seeking to knock him […]
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A look at spending in 2nd, 13th and 14th district state Senate races
MORGANTOWN — The incumbents or front-runners in three local state Senate races were all heading to November with significant financial advantages over their challengers. The challengers in two of those […]
Food for Preston sees uptick from March to June
KINGWOOD — The number of people served by the mobile food pantry in Preston County increased from March to June. According to figures provided by Food For Preston, numbers served […]
Challengers spend little in 51st District House race
MORGANTOWN — Ten candidates are vying for the five seats representing the House of Delegates 51st District, but through the end of June only two had spent much money on […]
Course prepares more than 150 volunteers to assist in contact tracing
MORGANTOWN — More than 150 volunteers from throughout West Virginia have now completed Contact Tracing and Pandemic Response, a training developed by the West Virginia University School of Public Health […]
Considering WV ’s status and statues
Today is West Virginia’s birthday, and there won’t be any cake in downtown Morgantown because of the pandemic. You won’t have to worry about mustering the air to blow out […]
Online West Virginia Day program to spotlight state’s contribution to Suffrage
Today, the Mountain State turns 157.On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state — separating from its neighbor, Virginia.The holiday had been informally celebrated across West Virginia during […]
State fairs and festivals forced to adapt
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Fair Board of Directors will decide Monday whether or not to hold a fair this year. Fairs and festivals are a longstanding tradition in the […]
DOH springs into paving across West Virginia
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation’s spring paving program is underway, with projects ongoing or planned in all 55 West Virginia counties. “With asphalt plants now open and […]
Statewide prom set for July 18 in Charleston
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia United States Pageants, along with various businesses and individuals from throughout the state, will present a statewide prom July 18 in the Charleston Civic Center. Due […]
