MORGANTOWN — The path of West Virginia’s economic recovery is unpredictable, experts said Thursday, but things are already bouncing back and some optimism is in order. “I […]
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Preston High gets creative for class of 2020
By Becky Jones As photographer for this year’s Preston High cap and gown pictures, my interaction with each graduate allowed me to see and hear things most […]
Trinity grads celebrate with outdoor ceremony
A golden sun was suspended in the air, on a mellow evening last month, as the Class of 2020 of Trinity Christian School went forth. Thirteen members […]
Face masks mandatory for graduation ceremonies
If you want to show your face at a Monongalia County high school graduation ceremony today, you’ll have to cover your face — before you can even […]
WVU move-in schedule announced
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 […]
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 […]
Preston High runners holding on to hope that three-weeks, annual training camp won’t be canceled
KINGWOOD, W.Va. – It seems like high school sports in West Virginia can’t get ahead. While the majority of counties have resumed voluntary practices before the three-week […]
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 […]
WVU football notebook: Neal Brown breaks down COVID-19 testing numbers within program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia coach Neal Brown gave more insight into the program’s return with voluntary workouts during a Zoom call Wednesday afternoon, detailing aspects of […]
2020 Buckwheat Festival cancelled
Due to continued uncertainty and changing and challenging guidelines resulting from the COVID-19 virus, the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (“KVFD”) membership has decided to cancel the 2020 […]