MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and his advisors held the last COVID-19 briefing before the Christmas holiday Thursday morning. Justice took time early in the press conference […]
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Deal reached in Mon County’s years-long rent dispute with WV Supreme Court
MORGANTOWN — And lo, in the Monongalia County Commission’s final meeting of 2021, there occurred a Christmas miracle… An agreement brokered by Delegate Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, appears […]
Preston Chamber of Commerce works on workforce development plan
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce recently held a strategic planning session on workforce development at the Camp Dawson Event Center. The goal of workforce […]
Morrisey: W.Va. joins 24-state federal suit challenging Biden Head Start mask and vaccine mandate
MORGANTOWN — State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that he has joined a 24-state lawsuit opposing the Biden administration’s mask and vaccine requirement for Head Start […]
Morgantown looks to bond facility work, urged to appeal police review board ruling
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday signaling its intent to issue up $7 million in bonds to finance improvements to the city’s aging, and aged, […]
Justice announces $48M program to recruit, train 2,000 new nurses in next 4 years
MORGANTOWN – In light of the COVID-related stresses on medical systems across the state, Gov. Jim Justice Tuesday announced a new $48 million program to recruit and […]
Morrisey announces added support for 19-state case against EPA carbon rule; Capito leads congressional amicus brief for case
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined with business leaders Monday morning to announce expanded support for the 19-state coalition challenge of the authority of […]
Westover Council pushes annexation vote, taps Region VI to run Holland Avenue work
WESTOVER — At the request of Mayor Dave Johnson, Westover City Council opted Monday to table, or set aside, a vote finalizing annexation of 24.95 acres off […]
Preston representatives discuss upcoming legislative priorities
KINGWOOD — About two weeks ago, 18 or 19 Republican state senators met in caucus to discuss their legislative priorities in the upcoming session. Sen. Dave Sypolt, […]
DOT hired 638 in 2021
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — Hundreds of transportation workers were hired in 2021 because of aggressive recruiting by the West Virginia Department of Transportation. Since Jan. 1, the WVDOT […]
