MORGANTOWN — To go along with a myriad of moves, renovations and remodels of the various county offices in the Monongalia County Courthouse, the county has also overhauled […]
Government
U.S. Census wants Preston Commissioners’ help with 2020 census
KINGWOOD — A representative of the U.S. Census talked with Preston Commissioners Monday about ensuring that every Prestonian is counted in the 2020 census. Donnie L. Tucker, […]
Governor Justice announces re-election bid, this time as a Republican
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Gov. Jim Justice announced his re-election bid today, saying there is unfinished business and that he’s the guy for the job. Justice, a […]
West Virginia State Police enlists 67th Cadet class
DUNBAR — Not long after the West Virginia State Police graduated their first Cadet class since 2015 in November, a new Cadet class has been enlisted. The West […]
Shutdown hasn’t affected 148,562 W.Va. households receiving food stamps — yet
CHARLESTON — The 148,562 West Virginia households receiving food stamps will continue to receive them for now. But that could stop if the federal shutdown continues into next month. […]
Justice may reintroduce some form of tax initiative offered, shot down in 2018
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice offered a “Just Cut Taxes and Win” initiative last year. Not only did it not win, it didn’t make it out of […]
Legislative leaders outline goals for education, labor before start of 2019 session
CHARLESTON — Legislative leaders outlined priorities for the session that begins next week during West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Look-ahead. There was a substantial amount of overlap, […]
Kingwood to discuss maintenance of South Price Street
KINGWOOD — Who is responsible for maintaining a section of South Price Street referred to locally as Hospital Hill? That’s the issue Kingwood Council will take up […]
Four Hazelton prison workers injured; staff works without pay during government shutdown
HAZELTON — The high-security U.S. Penitentiary at Hazelton is on lockdown Friday after an incident this morning in which an inmate assaulted multiple staff. According to Richard Heldreth, […]
Panel considers pros and cons and fixes for W.Va. medical cannabis program
CHARLESTON – The state’s medical cannabis program is set to take effect July 1, and a panel of experts addressed what needs to be done to fix […]
