MORGANTOWN — Since talk of potential United Mine Workers of America representation in the county assessor’s office became public in late April, members of the Monongalia County […]
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State water quality association asks PSC to amend its cybersecurity order over potential cybersecurity concerns
MORGANTOWN — An association representing 28 water utilities across the state is concerned that the Public Service Commission’s recent cyber-threat vulnerability assessment order may inadvertently pose threats […]
Hope Gas proposes $6.08 monthly residential rate hike in new PSC filing
MORGANTOWN — Hope Gas residential customers could see their bill rise by $6.08 per month under a proposal submitted to the Public Service Commission. The figure is […]
Manchin, lifelong Democrat, announces move to independent
U.S. Sen Joe Manchin, a mainstay of Democratic Party politics in West Virginia, has left the party and registered as an independent. Manchin released a statement and […]
West Virginia politicians comment on Trump conviction
MORGANTOWN – Reaction among West Virginia politicians to the New York City conviction of former President Trump on 34 felony counts aligns with their party affiliations. Trump […]
A look at outside spending for and against candidates in May primary races
MORGANTOWN – Political candidates have their own campaign committees to raise cash (often from the candidates’ own pockets in recent statewide races) for their election efforts. But […]
Preston BOE faced with decisions about levy, AI, more
By Jeniffer Graham DPNews@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — After four hours, 38 minutes and three executive sessions, the Preston County Board of Education adjourned — but not […]
Gov. praises departing foster care ombudsman
Gov. Jim Justice praised the state’s departing ombudsman for the foster care system and dismissed concerns about her resignation. The resignation of Pamela Woodman-Kaehler drew praise from […]
Gov. alludes to possible Aug. special session
West Virginia lawmakers just finished one special session, and Gov. Jim Justice is already acknowledging the possibility of another late this summer. “I think August makes the […]
Fields appointed interim sheriff
KINGWOOD — During their Tuesday meeting, Preston County commissioners appointed Jim Fields as the interim sheriff to fill the vacancy left by the death of Paul “Moe” […]
