Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake surpassed the one-year milestone in his role as the city’s chief executive on Feb. 8. The Dominion Post recently sat down with […]
Government
Justice declares state of emergency for all 55 counties
CHARLESTON — As a result of widespread flooding throughout the state, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties early Saturday […]
Senate bill moves to Finance Committee
CHARLESTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up its work on the intermediate appeals court bill on Feb. 1 and sent it on to the Finance Committee. […]
Pence touts tax cuts, slams Manchin in West Virginia
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence traveled to West Virginia Wednesday to tout the impact of tax cuts and pick a fight with the […]
Granville hosts first coffee with mayor, police chief
GRANVILLE — Coffee with the mayor and police chief was held the morning of Jan. 30 at Granville Town Hall. Despite the snowy weather conditions, there was […]
Morgantown council seeks public input on possible term, election changes
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council wants to get a sense of public opinion on a charter change that would double city council terms and stagger council elections. […]
Three Senate bills provoke debate
CHARLESTON — What would typically be three routine money-shifting bills instead sparked lengthy, emotional debate on the Senate floor Jan. 31. Supplemental appropriations bills, as they’re called, […]
Mon County commission approves additional deputy positions
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved the hiring of two additional deputies in an effort to help the sheriff’s department fill the void created by the […]
Wiley challenges Bloom in Mon commission race
MORGANTOWN — Former Monongalia County Commissioner Betty Wiley has filed as a candidate to challenge Tom Bloom in the Democratic primary for the Western District commission seat. […]
Senate passes education bill to increase jobs
CHARLESTON — The state Senate unanimously passed and sent to the House SB 284 on Jan. 30, the governor’s bill to increase jobs by expanding access to […]