MORGANTOWN — A bill to extend state anti-hazing law to the five WVU fraternities that broke away to form their Independent Fraternity Council met the governor’s veto […]
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Governor vetoes medical cannabis vertical integration bill, but fix may appear on special session call
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice vetoed a bill aimed at paving the way for medical cannabis businesses to set up in West Virginia. The bill’s lead sponsor […]
Christian Help consignment sale runs through Saturday
MORGANTOWN — Shoppers were lined up out into the West Virginia National Guard Readiness Center parking lot Thursday morning as Christian Help kicked off its Spring 2019 […]
If Wallace wins, council will appoint a 3rd Ward representative
MORGANTOWN — If Ryan Wallace receives the most votes for the 3rd Ward Morgantown City Council seat in the upcoming city election, his replacement will be appointed […]
Star City may lose coverage if officials do no address outdated floodplain rule
STAR CITY — Star City must update its current floodplain ordinance to be in compliance with new FEMA regulations or risking losing federal coverage, said Kevin Sneed, […]
Georgia man pleads ‘not guilty’ in death of Fairmont woman
FAIRMONT — A 34-year-old Georgia man is charged in the death of Courtney Nicole Dubois, 20, of Fairmont. Terrick Robinson, of Cartersville, Georgia, appeared Wednesday in Marion County […]
Fire destroys Sabraton Avenue home
MORGANTOWN — A house at 1280 Sabraton Avenue suffered damage estimated at $120,000 during a fire early Thursday afternoon. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene just […]
Suspect in I-68 shutdown identified by police
KINGWOOD — The suspect in Wednesday’s three-and-a-half hour shutdown on Interstate 68 was arraigned in Preston County Magistrate Court on Thursday. West Virginia State Police charged Eric […]
Governor signs mountain bike trail network bill; here’s what’s next
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County and its neighbors can now begin the work to create a multicounty mountain bike trail network to boost tourism and local economies. Governor […]
Monongalia County Commission approves $35.7 million budget
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a $35,782,622 budget for fiscal year 2019-’20 on Wednesday based on a further reduction in the county’s levy rate. Pending […]
