Mon County COVID cases spike

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – COVID-19 cases in Mon County have increased 61.7 percent since July 1. The number of new cases in the past five days amounts to about 38 percent of the total cases reported in Mon County. There are now 112 active cases in the county and 153 people have recovered. Through a soc...[read more]

Focused work schedule begins in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – City of Morgantown employees begin a one year test of a focused four-day workweek pilot program for most departments beginning July 6. Employees with Code Enforcement, Finance, Municipal Court, Information Technology, Arts and Culture, Human Resources, City Clerk, Development ...[read more]

Capito releases Fourth of July message

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito hopes all West Virginians have safe and happy Fourth of July. “As we celebrate the 244th anniversary of America’s founding, we reflect on our country’s history. By signing the Declaration of Independence, our founders exhibited courage, braver...[read more]

Shooting under investigation in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Morgantown police are investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting on Arlington Street. Reports indicate the victim, a 19-year-old male came to Ruby Memorial Hospital emergency room at 2:30 p.m. with a gunshot wound to the chest. Police were able to determine the shooting happe...[read more]

Kanawha school board approves name change of Stonewall Jackson Middle School

The school has the highest proportion of African-American students among public middle schools in West Virginia. The post Kanawha school board approves name change of Stonewall Jackson Middle School appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Dominion spokesman says Berkshire Hathaway shares same values as transaction involving WV workers nears

Deal expected to be finalized before the end of the year. The post Dominion spokesman says Berkshire Hathaway shares same values as transaction involving WV workers nears appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Justice says he’s watching Monongalia County “really close”

Governor expresses concerning about sharp rise in COVID-19 cases. The post Justice says he’s watching Monongalia County “really close” appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

After serving in Afghanistan, Moorefield’s Wil Schoonover hopes for return to football

Schoonover was a 3-time all-state football standout at Moorefield. The post After serving in Afghanistan, Moorefield’s Wil Schoonover hopes for return to football appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]