MUB prepares for finishing touches at Flegal Dam, Popenoe Run project moves forward

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) of Directors received an update on several projects, including the Source Water Protection Plan and renovation of MUB general offices in Morgantown. At the Flegal Dam and Reservoir grass is growing and the work is substantially complete. Gene...[read more]

Preston County Courthouse incident under investigation

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. Multiple agencies responded to an apparent bomb threat at the Preston County Courthouse Friday morning. According to Preston County 911, the Assessor’s Office, Preston County Health Department, Preston County Sheriff’s Tax Office, Preston County Clark’s Office, and the offic...[read more]

Child abuse charges filed after woman allegedly strangles teen during argument in Marion County

FAIRMONT, W.Va. A 43-year-old woman has been charged with child abuse after allegedly choking a teenager during an argument in Marion County. On Sept. 15, deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department initiated the investigation after receiving a report of possible abuse involving a 15-yea...[read more]

Prison union rallies in Morgantown to call attention to hiring procedures, dangerously low staffing levels

BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. Members of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 420, representing workers at Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Hazelton, rallied in Morgantown Friday, calling for changes to the hiring process and to bring attention to low staffing levels. AFGE Local 420...[read more]

H.S. football roundup (Week 5)

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — News and notes from around West Virginia high school football in the fifth week of the regular season. Class AAA No. 6 Parkersburg South 62, John Marshall 24: The Patriots (4-1) bounced back from their first loss of the season. Gage Wright rushed for three touchdowns. Turner G...[read more]

Pivotal goal line stands spark Cabell Midland in 42-16 win at Parkersburg

The Knights rushed for better than 400 yards and scored five second-half touchdowns, but it was a pair of goal line stands in the opening half that played a major role in remaining unbeaten and handing the Big Reds their first loss. The post Pivotal goal line stands spark Cabell Midland in 42-16 ...[read more]

Fairmont Senior rallies past University, 27-23

The Polar Bears used a late touchdown to improve their record to 4-1. The post Fairmont Senior rallies past University, 27-23 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Mingo Central improves to 5-0 with 24-6 win over defending state champ Independence

Three Miners found the end zone and a tremendous defensive effort propelled MCHS to a signature victory. The post Mingo Central improves to 5-0 with 24-6 win over defending state champ Independence appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]