MORGANTOWN — Ten candidates are vying for the five seats representing the House of Delegates 51st District, but through the end of June only two had spent […]
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Course prepares more than 150 volunteers to assist in contact tracing
MORGANTOWN — More than 150 volunteers from throughout West Virginia have now completed Contact Tracing and Pandemic Response, a training developed by the West Virginia University School […]
Considering WV ’s status and statues
Today is West Virginia’s birthday, and there won’t be any cake in downtown Morgantown because of the pandemic. You won’t have to worry about mustering the air […]
Online West Virginia Day program to spotlight state’s contribution to Suffrage
Today, the Mountain State turns 157.On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state — separating from its neighbor, Virginia.The holiday had been informally celebrated across […]
State fairs and festivals forced to adapt
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Fair Board of Directors will decide Monday whether or not to hold a fair this year. Fairs and festivals are a longstanding […]
DOH springs into paving across West Virginia
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation’s spring paving program is underway, with projects ongoing or planned in all 55 West Virginia counties. “With asphalt plants […]
Statewide prom set for July 18 in Charleston
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia United States Pageants, along with various businesses and individuals from throughout the state, will present a statewide prom July 18 in the Charleston […]
West Virginia ranks 50th in response rate
The latest numbers show West Virginia is near the bottom in terms of response to the U.S. Census, and local officials say that creates a problem. “This […]
Cycling with COVID-19: How locally owned bike shops in different markets are weathering the pandemic
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.” It’s a simple phrase that politicians love to hammer into our minds, but currently, our backbone is straining in […]
DHHR confirms second positive coronavirus case in state
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has confirmed the second coronavirus case in the state. Both are travel related. The Mercer County […]
