CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates approved a motion that postponed an omnibus education bill indefinitely, essentially killing the bill. The motion to table the bill passed 53 to […]
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Amid striking teachers, Justice again says he would veto Senate’s education bill
CHARLESTON — As teachers cheered behind him, Gov. Jim Justice said he would veto an omnibus education bill that has prompted a strike if it reaches his […]
New West Virginia coach Travis Trickett didn’t ride his father’s coattails to get into coaching
MORGANTOWN — Travis Trickett’s second stint in Morgantown will be a little different than his first go-around 20 years ago. Trickett was the final piece of West […]
Mayors call on Senate to take up bill expanding nondiscrimination law
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Mayor Bill Kawecki is among a group of 12 mayors calling on West Virginia’s Senate leadership to take up Senate Bill 391, which would […]
Work continues on new WVU Medicine Children’s tower
MORGANTOWN — After breaking ground in June, earth work continues ahead of a 155-bed tower that will be home to WVU Medicine Children’s. The addition continues WVU […]
MLA students test skills in first Cupcake Wars
MORGANTOWN — Students at Morgantown Learning Academy put their baking skills to the test Monday, as the school hosted its first Cupcake Wars challenge, to help raise […]
Buckwheat Festival pageant contestants compete for title of Queen Ceres
KINGWOOD — Eleven Preston High School junior girls will compete for the opportunity to reign as Queen Ceres during the 78th Annual Preston County Buckwheat Festival. Sixteen […]
Preston commission seeks to dismiss former employee’s lawsuit
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission and Public Service District 1 are asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former PSD 1 employee. John […]
A sampling of bills introduced Feb. 18
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 18. This was the last day for Senators to introduce bills. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if […]
Senate approves intermediate appeals court bill with 1-vote margin; passes Sunday liquor sales bill
CHARLESTON – By a single vote, the state Senate approved the bill to create an intermediate appeals court bill, SB 266, and sent it to the House. […]
