MORGANTOWN — An unusually large crowd filled the Monongalia County Commission chamber on Wednesday as Rachel Ridgway’s senior civics class made the short trek from Trinity Christian […]
Government
Loughry’s federal trial starts with 2 interpretations of wrongdoing
CHARLESTON —The historic trial of Justice Allen Loughry began today in federal court, with both sides acknowledging the case actually began when Loughry raised concerns about spending […]
Morgantown among cities seeking permanent Home Rule program
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown will join cities across the state at the request of the West Virginia Municipal League to ask legislators to make the […]
Tunnelton VFD adds medic to first-responder team; Preston commission approves
KINGWOOD — The Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Department received the county commission’s blessing this week to begin fielding a medic. TVFD Chief Franklin Schnopp presented figures showing from […]
Senators acquit Justice Walker on impeachment charge
CHARLESTON — West Virginia senators overwhelmingly voted to acquit Justice Beth Walker of a single impeachment charge, censuring her instead. WVSUPCO Beth Walker “I am grateful to […]
Senators vote not to impeach Walker, censure her instead
CHARLESTON — West Virginia senators overwhelmingly voted to acquit Justice Beth Walker of a single impeachment charge, censuring her instead. “I am grateful to the members of […]
Justice pledges $100 million for PEIA and 5 percent pay raise for teachers, other state workers
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice is making two major financial commitments with state finances following another month of revenue collections significantly exceeding estimates. Democrats are calling the commitments […]
Justice Walker expresses regrets as impeachment trial gets off to fast start
CHARLESTON — Justice Beth Walker took the stand in her own impeachment trial, acknowledging she had made mistakes, expressing regret and asserting that the problems don’t merit […]
West Virginians remain skeptical of government, but may be changing
CHARLESTON — West Virginians continue to be skeptical of government and whether it can improve everyday life for individuals, but there appear to be some generational differences […]
Evan Jenkins takes seat on state Supreme Court
By Chris Lawrence CHARLESTON — Quoting from President Abraham Lincoln’s famous second inaugural speech, former Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins noted the process which got him to the […]
