CHARLESTON – Republican legislative leaders hope to eliminate a tax they see as the primary hurdle to business blossoming in West Virginia. Democrat leaders are hesitant, without […]
Government
Preston County Commission elects president, decides meeting times, place
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners elected a new president Thursday and changed the time, day and place of their meetings for 2020. “Last year it was suggested that […]
Man will face trial after judge rejects plea agreement
KINGWOOD — A Bruceton Mills man will face trial after a plea agreement was not accepted by the judge. At an earlier hearing, Preston Circuit Judge Steven […]
Hawkins to serve as president of Monongalia County Commission in 2020
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission took time to reflect on 2019 and look forward to the year ahead as it held its first meeting of 2020 […]
Sons inspire Stevensons to spread joy
TUNNELTON — In honor of their sons, Justin and Darrell Jr., Darrell and Gloria Stevenson visited more than 300 children this holiday season. “We lost both of […]
Year in review: From courts to classes, Preston County sees changes in 2019
KINGWOOD — Preston County saw its share of changes in 2019, ranging from the courtroom to the classroom, from the checkout counter to the water faucet. Here, […]
Foundation calling for end of prayer affiliation
Commissioners see nothing wrong with yearly event KINGWOOD — The Freedom From Religion Foundation chastised the Preston Commission for what it calls the commission’s “organization and promotion” […]
Reedsville Council: Rails to Trails project moves forward
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Council unanimously voted to move forward with the Rails to Trails project Monday. At an earlier meeting, council discussed the trail having access to […]
Year-in-Review: 2019’s top headlines for the City of Morgantown
In a year that saw a Morgantown City Council election and federal approval of the city’s long-desired runway extension project, it was the unveiling of an annexation […]
Westover sees new businesses, bear in 2019
Council deals with annexation, gives wall a facelift WESTOVER — This year, Westover Council discussed a number of things. WestRidge was annexed into city limits with a […]
