W. Va. — While six Democrats vied for the five slots in the House of Delegates 51st District primary election, the race was essentially uncompetitive because the […]
Government
Gov. Justice meets with Trump to discuss coal and timber
WASHINGTON, D.C. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced on Twitter he was scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon to talk about coal and […]
Reedsville Mayor awaits feedback on sewer rate hike
REEDSVILLE — A proposed upcoming sewer rate hike was the topic of discussion at this week’s meeting of Reedsville Council. Mayor Jason Titus said he has not […]
Legislative special session will debate impeachment of Justice Loughry
CHARLESTON — With indicted state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry unwilling to resign, Gov. Jim Justice called West Virginia legislators into special session to debate impeachment proceedings […]
Morgantown hires new assistant city manager
MORGANTOWN — Emily Muzzarelli will be Morgantown’s next assistant city manager. She was among 65 applicants vying for the position vacated by Angela Cline, who resigned earlier this […]
Westover sees increase in traffic accidents
MORGANTOWN — Westover Police Chief Rick Panico said there’s not a whole lot that can be done to address the influx of traffic into the city since a […]
W.Va. Supreme Court facing analysis of spending
CHARLESTON — Over just a few years, West Virginia’s court system built up a budget surplus of $29 million. Almost as quickly, while the Legislature was giving […]
Flood report questions if homes were built under reconstruction program
CHARLESTON — As West Virginia recognizes the two-year anniversary of a deadly flood, investigators issued a scathing report about contracts that were supposed to frame the state’s […]
Do top vacancies handcuff Commerce?
CHARLESTON — Where per capita income and gross domestic product still lag near the bottom nationally, West Virginia is running an economic development agency without its top […]
Morgantown Deputy Mayor Brazaitis refuses to abstain from future Haymaker Forest votes
MORGANTOWN — Asked if he would abstain from voting on any future deals regarding the Haymaker Forest, Deputy Mayor Mark Brazaitis responded “absolutely not.” With a caveat. […]
