West Virginia Democrats are calling for Gov. Jim Justice to drop out as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate over a series of financial conflicts, particularly the […]
Government
Of statues and statutes: Morgantown’s courthouse (and its most-famous occupant) both have an interesting history
Give me liberty. And while you’re at it, give me a place to hang around for 173 years. That’s precisely what Patrick Henry has been doing all […]
Preston’s Sheriff Fields talks new deputies, building repairs
KINGWOOD — Preston County could be hiring two more deputies in the coming weeks, according to Sheriff Jim Fields, who said two applicants have taken the Civil […]
Appalachian Power, Wheeling Power see solar net-metering customer growth
MORGANTOWN – We recently reported on the significant growth of net-metering customers for FirstEnergy’s West Virginia sisters Mon Power and Potomac Edison. AEP’s West Virginia sisters Appalachian […]
Letter signed to reduce personal income tax by another 4%
CHARLESTON — A letter was signed Thursday that will reduce the state’s personal income tax by another 4% on Jan. 1, 2025. The letter, signed by state […]
City awards bid to clear Richwood development area
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Development Authority, the Monongalia County Commission, WVU and various stakeholders have spent three-plus years laying the groundwork for […]
Deckers Creek PSD agrees with WV PSC staff rate-hike proposal
MORGANTOWN — Deckers Creek Public Service District has agreed to the rate-hike proposal recommended by Public Service Commission staff. Deckers Creek PSD, located in Brookhaven, indicated its […]
Westover’s Holland Avenue bids due by Aug. 20
The Westover City Hall meeting chamber was packed on July 30. The city is hopeful that’s a promising sign. The gathering was the mandatory pre-bid meeting for […]
Special session on governor’s 5% tax cut proposal remains uncertain
The state Senate Finance Committee chairman continues to consider whether the state could afford another 5% personal income tax, estimated to be about $110 million annually. Such […]
Preston commission mulls wall repair, solar agreement
KINGWOOD — A request for $1,000 to repair the Works Progress Administration (WPA) 1939 wall in Rowlesburg was moved to the Aug. 14 meeting to give commissioners […]
