MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia First Foundation, the organization established to distribute nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement money, has opened the first round of applications. Applications are open to certified non-profit organizations that address the stated priorities in the first round. The deadline for non-profits to submit questions is Sept. 13, the deadline…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two new members were welcomed to the West Virginia University Board of Governors Thursday. Robert R.”Rusty” Hutson Jr. was installed to replace Taunja Willis-Miller and Steven R. Ruby will succeed Tom Jones. Hutson began his work life as a banker, founded Diversifies Energy, named the 2019 West Virginia Oil and Gas Man…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Morgantown man has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. James Mansfield Davis, 67, was arrested after cyber tips about child pornography led investigators to his electronic equipment. During a search of devices belonging to Davis, police recovered 67 videos and 460 explicit images…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Local officials are exploring the possibility of small structures on the grounds of Hazel’s House of Hope to meet the housing needs of the community. The proposal is timely with the recent passage of the city of Morgantown camping ban in urban areas that will go into effect Oct. 4. Hazel’s House…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has announced the reorganization of the University Relations department in order to focus on the critical priorities of enrollment and communications strategy. The renamed, Strategic Communications and Marketing unit will be comprised of Marketing, Creative, Communications, Outreach, Enrollment Management, Alumni Relations and operations for the WVU Purpose Center in…
FAIRMONT, W,Va. — A Fairmont woman has been sentenced for her role in the beating death and robbery of a Michigan man. Shekea Fox has been sentenced to 71 to 75 years for first degree robbery, assault during commission of a felony, and conspiracy to commit a felony. Fox and Naquan Warren conspired to rob…
MORGANTOWN, W.V. In Morgantown, elected leaders and the city administration are preparing for the enactment of the ban on camping in public areas. On MetroNews “Talkline,” Deputy Mayor Jenny Selin said the newly passed measure is an expansion of an existing ordinance enforced in city parks and on and around the rail-trail system. “We already…
GRAFTON, W.Va. –– The West Virginia Medical Examiner was called to the scene of a crash into a structure Wednesday. At 10 a.m., West Virginia State Police and deputies from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department were called to the home on Parkview Road. A deceased male was found in the pickup truck when first responders…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. A suspect from Pittsburgh has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of an Uber rental car last weekend. On Friday, deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a car jacking on Airport Boulevard. Deputies arrived and made contact with the victim, who quickly pointed to…
