West Virginia University’s residence halls will operate at normal capacity and provide a traditional residential experience for incoming freshmen, WVU’s Dean of Students said. “We expect each […]
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Monongalia County Commission suspends Saturday recycling program in favor of partnering with Westover
It appears as if Monongalia County’s Saturday recycling program — which has been on hiatus since mid-March due to COVID-19 — is not coming back. The takeaway […]
Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp resigns after Justice cites inaccurate COVID-19 active case reporting
MORGANTOWN — Hours after complaining that active COVID-19 case numbers have been inaccurately reported, Gov. Jim Justice accepted the the resignation of State Health Officer and Bureau […]
Preston checking daily on 150 people who may have been exposed to COVID-19
KINGWOOD — The five employees of the Preston County Health Department are checking 150 people daily in regards to possible COVID-19 exposure. Commission President Samantha Stone said […]
FSU postpones commencement
As Fairmont State University continues to put protocols into place to welcome students back to campus in the fall, the university is saddened to announce the August […]
Preston Board of Education cancels 2020 outdoor graduation ceremony due to COVID concerns
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday not to hold an outdoor graduation. The county had planned an outdoor graduation ceremony for the […]
Preston COVID-19 cases continue to climb; community spread confirmed
KINGWOOD — The number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Preston County, fueled by positive test results among people returning from Myrtle Beach, and the Preston […]
Justice: COVID-19 spikes may lead to return of restrictions, mandatory masks
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 numbers are spiking in West Virginia and across the nation, Gov. Jim Justice and his team said during Monday’s press briefing. If they […]
4-H camps not nixed by COVID
Many have opted for virtual programs, including in WV By Harley Benda Newsroom@DominionPost.com 4-H offices across the country are battling with what to do regarding the organization’s […]
U.S. cities with pro sports see more flu deaths
Sports leagues may want to consider calling a timeout on reopening their doors to fans, based on new West Virginia University-led research that links an uptick in […]
