MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown native and University High School graduate will be the next leader of the National Park Service. The Department of Interior, which oversees the […]
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Justice calls union complaints about school plans political stunt; says schools will be safest places around
MORGANTOWN — Beyond the daily discussion of COVID-19 numbers and virus migration from the south, much of Gov. Jim Justice’s Friday briefing was devoted to the school […]
Education leaders unhappy with governor ’s back-to-school plan
The leaders of two state education unions gave Gov. Jim Justice failing marks in pandemic performance Thursday afternoon. Fred Albert and Joe White said the governor isn’t doing enough […]
Manchin, Capito, share thoughts on HEALS Act as negotiations inch along
MORGANTOWN — Congressional talks on the next and possibly final COVID-19 relief bill, the $1 trillion HEALS Act, continue their progress – some would contend at a […]
Family wants to open tire recycling business in Preston County
KINGWOOD — A father and son team is planning to start a tire recycling plant in Preston County. James and Nathan Moore told members of the Preston […]
Color-coded system to have an impact on school-related events
Gov. Jim Justice used some Friday night lights to illuminate his COVID-19 briefing Wednesday afternoon. That is, he said, green really will mean “go,” for your football […]
Independence water project is finished
NEWBURG — After a 12- year struggle, the Independence water project is complete. Newburg has worked toward providing water to the neighboring unincorporated community of Independence since […]
State COVID numbers improve slightly; Justice clarifies travel comments, issues plea to landlords
MORGANTOWN — Gov Jim Justice invariably opens his COVID-19 briefings with comments on COVID deaths – either rejoicing because there were none since his last briefing, or […]
Preston Chamber names new officers and board member
Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce announced the election of Michael McGovern as president of the organization. McGovern, director of operations and events at […]
DOH and Kingwood disagree on removing signs
KINGWOOD — After being told stop signs may be removed from Miller Road, Kingwood Council will consider whether it will continue to maintain state-owned roads in town. […]