MORGANTOWN — The Department of Environmental Protection’s effort to update its human health criteria for wastewater discharges – which began in 2018 and stalled as industry and […]
Government
Preston Commissioners want to meet with DOH
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners talked Tuesday about renewing their road updates from the State Division of Highways (DOH). Prior to closing its meetings to the public […]
Justice: COVID-19 spikes may lead to return of restrictions, mandatory masks
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 numbers are spiking in West Virginia and across the nation, Gov. Jim Justice and his team said during Monday’s press briefing. If they […]
Local law enforcement talks police training: Part 2
THIS IS THE SECOND of two articles looking at policies and procedures at area police agencies for handling calls where force is necessary. Read Part 1 HERE […]
Contact tracing: Disease detective work that helps keep the community safe
Your phone rings and the person on the other end says you have crossed paths with someone who has COVID-19. Or perhaps you already have tested positive […]
Republic brings in additional support to correct missed and delayed Morgantown service
Republic Services says it has brought in “additional support” in an attempt to correct missed and delayed service in Morgantown. The company, which has an exclusive contract […]
Both sides react to failed proposal to ban bear hunting with dogs in southwest Preston County
MORGANTOWN — The state Natural Resources Commission recently voted down a proposal to ban bear hunting with dogs in a section of southwest Preston County and people […]
Justice’s team urges precautions in view of Myrtle Beach infections, church outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — A second church in Greenbrier County has had some attendees test positive for COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice said during Friday’s press briefing. But it’s not […]
Two companies interested in Preston County’s Etam Earth Station
ETAM — Two companies have shown an interest in purchasing the Etam Earth Station in Preston County. The earth station has been on sale since at least […]
FCC approves $780K grant for West Virginia University Health System
The Federal Communications Commission approved a grant of $780,899 to help West Virginia University Health System give patients the ability to talk with their families because of […]
