Mountaineers, by literal definition, have to keep climbing. Metaphorically, though, planting a flag at the top of the peak still doesn’t guarantee against an avalanche below. That […]
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Why do we care so much about automation?
Humans have tried to use tools to decrease the amount of physical labor we do for most of the time we’ve been a species on this planet. […]
Lifelong connection drives Morgantown couple to support scholarships at WVU
A lifelong connection to West Virginia University inspired alumnus John Muffly and his wife, Irene, to boost scholarship support via an estate gift worth more than $2 […]
Appalachian Youth Livestock Showcase had over 250 exhibitors this year from all over the East Coast
The third annual Appalachian Youth Livestock Showcase (AYLS), a four-species jackpot show, had an estimated 250 exhibitors this year — all showing off their pigs, goats, lambs […]
Preston County Board of Health approved Kendra Barker as chairperson
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Health unanimously approved Kendra Barker as chairperson after she was chosen to replace Jim Fields who was recently appointed to […]
July 4 fire victims starting over after loss
A local first responder and his family are still piecing their life back together following a fire that destroyed their Westover home on July 4. After serving […]
Neighborhood comeback? Fairmont wants to re-imagine the Beltline
FAIRMONT — You don’t have to look very hard to see what Fairmont’s Beltline neighborhood once was. For decades, the Beltline was an industrial and community destination […]
Previously homeless men share their stories
MORGANTOWN — People can and do move beyond homelessness. Daniel Lightner did. He was homeless for about five years. Then he ended up in Morgantown, staying […]
Christian Help to showcase its variety of community support services with public tours
Upon consulting with the community and discovering that many aren’t aware of the true expanse of its many services, local support hub Christian Help will host a […]
With raw milk sales legal, two WVU professors warn about liability and health issues involved
MORGANTOWN – The sale of unpasteurized raw milk became legal in West Virginia in June. But two WVU professors are working to get the word out that […]