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 […]
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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 […]
West Virginia ranks 50th in response rate
The latest numbers show West Virginia is near the bottom in terms of response to the U.S. Census, and local officials say that creates a problem. “This is your one […]
Cycling with COVID-19: How locally owned bike shops in different markets are weathering the pandemic
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.” It’s a simple phrase that politicians love to hammer into our minds, but currently, our backbone is straining in the wake of […]
DHHR confirms second positive coronavirus case in state
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has confirmed the second coronavirus case in the state. Both are travel related. The Mercer County resident is being […]
Energy Express summer program seeks volunteers
Through the WVU Extension Service Energy Express summer reading program, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and others help to enhance reading and comprehension skills for students throughout the state. Energy Express is […]
Private schools must follow guidelines
KINGWOOD — The State Department of Education oversees private schools in West Virginia, which are operated based on state policy and codes. Laurel Academy, in Preston County, is licensed by […]
Fairmont Regional closure part of national trend
Smaller, regional facilities can’t compete with larger providers The pending closure of Fairmont Regional Medical Center is another example of an ongoing health care trend where smaller, rural hospitals are […]
COLUMN: Ethical argument surrounding Kanawha County teen killing piebald deer needs an injection of morality
There’s been a lot of controversy around Spring Hill Mountain in Kanawha County in the last week surrounding a young man — a 17-year-old to be exact — and a […]
