BECKLEY — The West Virginia Parkways Authority is recommending tolls double on the West Virginia Turnpike, but a deeply discounted single-fee program would be made available to […]
Government
Westover Council members eager to fix Holland Avenue wall
WESTOVER — A recent city council meeting has council members and the mayor focused on fixing the Holland Avenue wall in Westover as soon as possible. During […]
Morgantown City Council passes first read of updated solid waste law
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council opened a relatively light agenda by recognizing Rodney Pyles for more than three decades of volunteer service on the Morgantown Landmarks Commission. […]
Chief of WVU Police awarded national chief of the year
Bob Roberts, chief of WVU Police, was named national chief of the year by the National Association of Campus Safety Administrators. Roberts “is a proven leader with […]
Candidate for Preston County Commission withdraws from race
KINGWOOD — Anne Armstrong has withdrawn from the Republican race for Preston County Commissioner. Armstrong’s name will still be on the May ballot, but on Tuesday, she […]
The McGrew Society to renew its lease on the historic property
KINGWOOD — The Society for the Preservation of McGrew House’s lease on the historic property has been renewed for another year. Society President Rosemary Bernatowicz told Preston […]
W.Va. State Fire Marshal warns against fire department donation scam
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning residents about phone scammers posing as local fire departments asking for money. The fire marshal has […]
Gun bill disappoints business
CHARLESTON — State business leaders are disappointed that Gov. Jim Justice signed HB 4187 — nicknamed the parking lot gun bill — into law over their objections […]
Kingwood Council discusses city sidewalks
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council gave its take on sidewalk ownership and liabilities last week. The clarification of city code came after residents Robert Jr. and Robin Goodwin […]
West Virginia Secretary of Transportation meets with leaders to discuss road issues and upcoming bond projects
MORGANTOWN — If there were two takeaways from the March 30 visit from West Virginia Secretary of Transportation Tom Smith, they were: One, the days of inflexible […]
