BECKLEY — Gov. Jim Justice named his longtime friend Raleigh County Circuit Judge John Hutchison to a vacant seat on the state Supreme Court Wednesday, filling the […]
Government
Commission backs reintroduction of Mountaineer Trail Network bill
MORGANTOWN — A bill (HB 4431) clearing the way for a new mountain biking trail network in Monongalia County and beyond came about a day short of clearing […]
Reedsville Council discusses trees overhanging road, other issues
REEDSVILLE — Trees overhanging streets and tearing down old buildings were discussed by Reedsville Council this week. Mayor Jason Titus said at Monday’s meeting that Brian Park […]
DOH considering repairs to Evansville Pike in Preston
SCOTCH HILL — The State Division of Highways is considering whether to do stopgap repairs to a one-lane section of the old Evansville Pike. A 110-foot section […]
Kingwood municipal sales tax will take effect July 1 if state approves
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is on track to become the first town in Preston County to begin charging a municipal sales tax, and city officials hope it will […]
Preston Commission wants to talk with DOH on W.Va. 72 fix
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners are still trying to arrange a meeting with the State Division of Highways (DOH) to discuss the condition of W.Va. 72. They’ve […]
Audit: W.Va. agency has blown off managing federal dollars
CHARLESTON — Less than a month ago, former Emergency Services Director Jimmy Gianato told lawmakers lack of staff was one reason his agency wasn’t able to adequately track […]
Legislative audit reveals lack of grant oversight
CHARLESTON — Less than a month ago, former Emergency Services Director Jimmy Gianato told lawmakers lack of staff was one reason his agency wasn’t able to adequately […]
$40 million in grants awarded to WVDOT for two specific projects
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation will be receiving major funding on two specific projects. On Thursday, the news was announced that West Virginia will […]
FBI is investigating W.Va. beating allegations, local authorities say
CHARLESTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has now opened its own probe into an altercation among West Virginia police and a 16-year-old, local authorities say. “Now […]
