“You got a uvula.” What’d he say? “They got a uvula.” Pardon me? “I got a uvula — all God’s children got a uvula.” Karen Knotts never […]
Author: Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post
Seven decades of merit — at Camp Mountaineer
As a kid, Wes Metheney helped clear brush at Camp Mountaineer, when the 1,000-acre Boy Scout camp was taking form in the woods off Grafton Road, near […]
‘I’d call that more than respectable’ — MTEC students turn in top showing in national SkillsUSA competition
Don Robinette does a lot of yelling at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center during the course of the academic year. Not that the welding instructor is […]
State BOE gets Upshur update
Upshur County’s school district is inching its way back to compliance — a year after the state took over its operations following complaints that the district mismanaged […]
Morgantown man puts a shine on county’s Civil War history
Don Stenger knows a good finish when he sees one. After all, that’s what the legendary car detailer did for nearly 40 years in Morgantown as the […]
Nashville songwriter Major to play a set of songs in his native Morgantown
As of this writing, Nashville songwriter (and Morgantown native) Kevin Major still hasn’t been excommunicated for “Sister Mary Margarita’s,” his comedic-take tune about an enterprising order of […]
In Duke’s name: Raley family donates $1M to planned sports complex at UHS
All Nancy Pride Raley need do is close her eyes – and her little brother is right there. “I can still picture him,” she said. “He’s playing […]
MTEC tops in Texas — and the nation
Five students from the Monongalia County Technical Education Center pursuing careers in nursing and healthcare administration can now count themselves among the country’s best. Madison Moon, Kendall […]
West Virginia state park has July 4 history, too
In Pocahontas County on this day 95 years ago, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park was dedicated. Which was an appropriate date, as many will say. That’s because […]
Mon BOE welcomes Smith and Morgan; elects Kelly president
Mike Kelly said he’ll keep both hands on the wheel as he begins his two-year term as president of the Monongalia County Board of Election. Kelly, who […]
