Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Monday released a statement regarding the 2020 presidential election results: “Like the overwhelming majority of West Virginians, I […]
Government
University Avenue project gets nod from Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals
MORGANTOWN — It looks as if big changes are in the works for the vacant lot between Sheetz and Bartlett House, in the 1000 Block of University […]
Many local legislators favor special session to put teeth into statewide mask order
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice admitted again last week that his statewide mask order is essentially unenforceable because he can’t enact criminal penalties; only the Legislature can. […]
Adjutant General Hoyer to retire, take COVID-related VP post at WU; Justice comments on mask dispute with Morrisey
MORGANTOWN — Adjutant General James Hoyer will be stepping down to take a COVID-19-related post at WVU after the New Year. Gov. Jim Justice announced the transition […]
As year-long negotiations prove fruitless, city to move on property
The City of Morgantown said a misunderstanding led it to build on private property owned by the Nagowski family, as a part of its recently completed riverfront […]
Justice warns against holiday travel; Pfizer seeks fed OK for emergency rollout of its vaccine
MORGANTOWN — The CDC is urging people to avoid holiday travel and limit their Thanksgiving gatherings. Gov. Jim Justice cited West Virginia’s ever-worsening numbers and echoed the […]
COVID testing available to public
Provided free Monday-Friday Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital will now provide free COVID-19 testing from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through the West Virginia Department of […]
Morgantown Ice Arena to remain in operation following latest executive order
MORGANTOWN — One executive order. Five hundred questions. Likely an exaggeration, but also a pretty accurate description of the days leading up to Thursday’s special meeting of […]
Preston Commission agrees to pay deputies for unused vacation and comp days
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners agreed Thursday to a buy out and/or trade off of comp and vacation days sheriff’s deputies would lose Dec. 31 because they […]
Commission approves proposal for new communications tower
The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved a $561,655.50 proposal from Premier Construction Group for the purchase and construction of a new communications tower. The 340-foot freestanding […]
