CHARLESTON — An amendment to be proposed in the state Senate on the omnibus education bill would include 1,000 education savings accounts and up to seven charter schools. […]
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Former Justice Ketchum wants probation; prosecutors say jail time is appropriate
CHARLESTON — Lawyers for former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum are asking that he only be placed on probation or fined when he is sentenced this month on […]
Senate gets education bill; can accept, reject or amend House draft
CHARLESTON — A showdown is about to start on the big education bill. The state Senate is set to receive the House’s version of the bill today. […]
Kingwood in running for Blueprint Community help
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is in the running to be a Blueprint Community. Main Street Kingwood Director Mary Hibbs and Kingwood Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell told council about the […]
Five to challenge for Morgantown City Council seats
MORGANTOWN — Five candidates vying for four seats have stepped forward to challenge for positions on Morgantown City Council in April’s municipal election. Ron Bane (1st Ward), […]
Manchin says Trump ‘does not have a leg to stand on’ when declaring national emergency
CHARLESTON — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, who has supported the recent deal in Congress to avoid another partial government shutdown, believes President Donald Trump “does not have a […]
Stuart: Update on Supreme Court investigation could come next week
CHARLESTON — A day after former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart said Thursday his […]
Granville approves amendments affecting parking, medical cannabis dispensaries
GRANVILLE — Town council approved amendments to its zoning ordinance for medical cannabis dispensaries and parking density for commercial spaces. A petition from the Granville Planning Commission […]
W.Va. House passes big education bill with significant changes
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed an omnibus education bill that’s significantly different from when it came over from the Senate. The bill passed 71-29 early Thursday afternoon, after […]
Kingwood votes to close street around the Herring Building April 1
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council has voted to close the sidewalk entirely in front of the Herring Building April 1, if the owner fails to address stone falling […]
