Huntington Bancshares Inc. recently reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $243 million, or 15 cents per common share, a decrease of $402 million, […]
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United Bank experiences increased loan demand
United Bankshares Inc. reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $79.4 million, or 59 cents per share. Fourth quarter of 2023 results produced annualized returns […]
Charleston Police conducting internal investigation of Jimmy Wriston traffic stop
CHARLESTON — Charleston City Police announced Wednesday that an internal investigation is underway to determine if city police officers handled a Tuesday night traffic stop of state […]
Commission discusses concerns about courthouse
KINGWOOD — The Preston County courthouse was once again a point of discussion during a Tuesday meeting of the Preston County Commission. Water was found on the […]
House passes bill allowing educators to carry concealed weapons
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed a bill that would allow educators to carry concealed firearms as designated school protection officers. The bill passed 89-11 Wednesday […]
Senate committee moves bill to allow creation of alternative public charter schools
MORGANTOWN – The Senate School Choice Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday to enable the creation of alternative high-risk population public charter schools. The school would be […]
Senate bill opens path for state to make money through forest-management wildfire prevention
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate held a long-but-warm-spirited debate on Wednesday over an amendment to a bill designed to protect state-owned forests from wildfires, and bring in […]
Albright man charged in murder of wife
A Preston County man faces first-degree murder charges after a deadly shooting in Albright on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Preston County sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on […]
Mon Commission taps Dower for regional review committee, drops COVID policies
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission has named Jonathan Dower as its representative on the regional board tasked with vetting applicants and proposals seeking opioid settlement dollars […]
Kindergarten registration going on now for Mon Schools: District recognized nationally for its work in early education
Kindergarten registration is happening now for Monongalia County Schools, and parents and other caregivers registering the children in their households will receive preferential placement — if they […]
