KINGWOOD — Senate Bill 704, passed in the most-recent legislative session, requires schools to publish a syllabus so parents know exactly what is being taught. Its implementation […]
Government
Capito talks with West Virginia reporters about Texas school shooting
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito met virtually with West Virginia reporters Thursday and most of the questions and answers dealt with the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. […]
Gov. Justice ill, postpones COVID briefing until next week
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice issued statement Wednesday evening, saying he is “feeling extremely sick” and may have Lyme disease. “After the WV GameChanger events on Monday […]
State GOP stands by Mooney as House Ethics review continues
MORGANTOWN – The state Republican Party is standing by Rep. Alex Mooney as the House Ethics Committee continues its review of the 54-page report from the Office […]
Preston BOE recognizes employees of the year
KINGWOOD — On Monday, the Preston County Board of Education recognized three outstanding employees. Jared Brewer, a math teacher at Bruceton School, was named 2021-22 teacher of […]
Morrisey announces $161.5 million settlement with opioid makers Teva, Allergan
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a $161,531,000 settlement with drug manufacturers Teva and Allergan on Wednesday. He spelled out the details in a press release […]
‘You’re not too busy — trust me’
Most of the time it sounded like Greg Dausch was reading resumes — instead of graduation names. That’s because he was, in effect. Dausch is director of […]
Mon Commission looking at new MECCA 911 center in Morgantown Industrial Park
MORGANTOWN — Wheels are turning on a project to build a new MECCA 911 facility in the Morgantown Industrial Park. The facility, as currently envisioned, would be […]
Preston to hold community ARPA meeting
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will tentatively hold a community meeting on American Rescue Plan Act funds June 10. “As part of the ARPA process, it’s […]
Lawmakers explore med marijuana law, safety at work
West Virginia lawmakers have been exploring the gaps between legalization of marijuana products for medical purposes versus the desire to assure employees aren’t impaired in the workplace. […]
