The chairman of the state Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) challenged some college and university presidents to submit their specific concerns about a proposed new funding model […]
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Governor’s week includes son’s health scare, Trump visit and unexpected call
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice had a couple of reasons to be surprised by a recent call he received. The flip phone he still carries has […]
Kroger plans to transition from single-use to reusable bags
MORGANTOWN — Within seven years, customers at all Kroger stores will no longer have single-use plastic bags to pack up their groceries. The company announced this week that, […]
Reserves mean PEIA could go two years without extra state dollars, director says
CHARLESTON — PEIA Director Ted Cheatham says the finances for the insurance agency are healthy right now, although that won’t stop the work of the PEIA Task […]
Research Center hosts annual Beekeepers Association Conference
FAIRMONT — Tom Hackett hasn’t been immune to the bee population decline that has affected beekeepers across the country. “I lost two hives last year, and I’ve […]
Council to review PUD ordinance before voting on second reading
WESTOVER — Westover City councilmembers will look over the Planned Unit Development district ordinance before voting on its second reading. Johnson said councilmembers had not received copies […]
Man sentenced to home confinement after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old
MORGANTOWN — A Westover man who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old was sentenced to home confinement, prompting shocked responses from the victim’s family in the courtroom Friday. “Really?” […]
PSC to lower utility bills due to tax cost savings
By Shauna Johnson CHARLESTON — The start of September will bring lower utility bills to West Virginians due to company tax cost savings from the 2017 Tax […]
Manchin, Morrisey set to meet for two debates
MORGANTOWN — U.S. Senate candidates Joe Manchin and Patrick Morrisey are set to meet for at least one debate in the coming weeks: Nov. 1 in Morgantown. […]
Make-A-Wish surprises girl with trip to Hawaii
MORGANTOWN — The sun was golden overhead at The Crab Shack Caribba late Thursday afternoon. Its rays dappled the surface of Cheat Lake, and as the big […]
