THIS IS THE FIRST of two articles looking at policies and procedures at area police agencies for handling calls where force is necessary. Sunday: Westover, WVU Police, […]
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MCHD: Public Health needs support
Director says virus cost department ‘hundreds of thousands’ The COVID-19 pandemic has not only exposed West Virginia’s inadequate public health infrastructure, but the state’s general attitude regarding […]
COVID requirements in Preston County cause tension for residents and businesses
KINGWOOD — Not everyone in Preston County is onboard with COVID-19 restrictions, saying being required to follow them violates their rights. But, said a West Virginia University […]
Jail, prison COVID-19 testing complete; Justice responds to Manchin CARES Act spending bill
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice said Friday that the statewide COVID-19 testing at jails and prisons – spurred by the Huttonsville prison outbreak – was completed by […]
Task force aims to move 10 from ‘Diamond Village’ into housing by July 3
MORGANTOWN — A task force formed to address the Diamond Village homeless encampment off Greenmont’s Pennsylvania Avenue has set a preliminary goal of getting 10 people into […]
US Senate backs Manchin bill to conserve land, promote recreation, maintain national parks
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Senate is on the verge of passing a historic bill introduced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. Its a bill that will protect land […]
State fair set to go in August; state remains at risk for COVID-19 outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia State Fair topped Gov. Jim Justice’s news nuggets during Thursday’s COVID-19 press briefing. The State Fair Board voted to proceed with holding […]
West Virginia Department of Education talks fall reopenings; assessing re-entry scenarios
W. Clayton Burch, West Virginia’s newly named Superintendent of Schools, didn’t waste any time Wednesday laying the framework for a big assignment concerning the first day of […]
Kingwood Council votes in Tina Turner to fill vacated seat
KINGWOOD — Tina Turner has been appointed to fill a vacancy on Kingwood Council. Council voted 3-2 Tuesday for Turner to fill the seat vacated by Michelle […]
AG Morrisey joins 3rd multi-state lawsuit alleging generic drug firms colluded to avoid competition; Mylan among defendants
MORGANTOWN — State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined with 50 other AGs to bring another collusion lawsuit against a number of generic drug manufacturers, including Mylan, […]
