MORGANTOWN – Legislative committee meetings got underway Thursday morning at the state Capitol and the House and Senate Judiciary committees made short work of a couple measures. […]
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Commission seeks plan for comprehensive county-wide broadband
MORGANTOWN — The goal is pretty straightforward — adequate broadband access for every resident of Monongalia County. Now, how do you make it happen? That question will […]
The push to get Mon County connected to broadband is on
The push is on for Monongalia County to lead West Virginia’s charge toward broadband connectivity. Now, Commission President Ed Hawkins said, the state needs to lend a […]
Comcast to start an overage fee
Beginning Jan. 1, Comcast will be rolling out a new data plan that will charge for overage that 95% of its Xfinity customers nationwide never reach. To […]
PCEDA director applies for new broadband grant
Surveys available for area residents’ feedback on speed KINGWOOD — A USDA Community Connect Broadband (CCB) Grant could bring Internet service to several areas of Preston County. […]
AG Morrisey, Tractor Supply announce WiFi service at stores
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey teamed with Tractor Supply Co. Thursday to announce a free WiFi initiative at Tractor Supply stores across the state. Tractor Supply […]
Gov. Justice announces broadband expansion
Initiative totals nearly $1 billion, funded from three sources MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and some Republican state legislators gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon to […]
Commission asks for public’s patience
Monongalia County is in the red. COVID-19 numbers continue to climb. Schools have gone online and sports, outside of WVU, have been sidelined. People are frustrated. In […]
Swearengin, Capito talk plans for office
A “good contrast of beliefs” is how Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito described the differing views of her and her opponent Democrat Paula Jean Swearengin. Both candidates […]
Capito Visits Preston County
Concerns shared about rural internet service KINGWOOD — U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., stopped Friday at the Preston County Inn. The Senator was on her way […]
