By Alex Thomas MORGANTOWN — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin will begin the week with a crucial meeting. West Virginia’s lone Democratic member in Congress will be the first […]
Government
Impeachment hearings could reach a conclusion soon — but that’s not the end
CHARLESTON, W.Va. —Impeachment proceedings before the House Judiciary Committee may begin moving toward a conclusion. John Shott “I think we’re getting close to the point where we […]
Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency under consideration by council
MORGANTOWN — A seven-member board tasked with the identification, acquisition, management and disposition of land desirable for development and preservation is under consideration by Morgantown City Council. […]
State casinos racing to have sports books ready by September
CHARLES TOWN — Gaming machines will migrate to new locations at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The slots are on the move because the casino is […]
WVU, Mylan Park Foundation respond to comments, criticism by Deputy Mayor Brazaitis
MORGANTOWN — It’s no coincidence, according to Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust President Stephen Farmer, that an explosion of development at Mylan Park has run parallel to […]
House Judiciary Committee reviews state Supreme Court spending totals
CHARLESTON — Delegates considering impeachment of one of more West Virginia Supreme Court justices examined the evidence by the numbers. The House Judiciary Committee on Friday reviewed […]
Hotel occupancy produces 20 percent revenue increase
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s hotel occupancy increased sharply last month over June 2017, Gov. Jim Justice reported. He joined state tourism commission and hospitality industry representatives in announcing […]
Commission discouraged by the absence of community colleges
By Brittany Murray BRIDGEPORT — Some members of the new Blue Ribbon Commission are discouraged by the absence of community colleges in Gov. Jim Justice’s plan to […]
Manchin visits Morgantown; still backs ObamaCare, remains cautious on Kavanaugh
MORGANTOWN — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, during his swing through Morgantown Friday, criticized West Virginia’s role in a 20-state lawsuit seeking to have the Affordable Care Act […]
Kingwood City Council to submit proposal for municipal tax to state tax office
KINGWOOD — The next step in implementing a municipal tax in Kingwood is to submit the proposal to the state tax department. In addition to the proposed […]
