WVU Medicine set to add 5th hospital in 2 yearsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Twenty-three years later, the major mission to increase West Virginians’ access to healthcare remains largely unchanged. Albert Wright, President and CEO of WVU Medicine While the mission continues, some of what WVU Health System… Apr 15 19April 15, 2019Article at WV MetroNews
‘Drastic’ action may be next for North Central West Virginia’s road warriorsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The threat, according to Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom, is the state moving backwards. An improved economic forecast can easily go the other direction, Bloom said Tuesday, without the commitment to infrastructure in… Mar 12 19March 12, 2019Article at WV MetroNews
Governor, lawmakers take flurry of action on secondary roadsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has directed a team of of DOH officials, including Department of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith, to form a rapid response team to address concerns over road conditions in Preston County, but lawmakers on both… Feb 26 19February 26, 2019Article at WV MetroNews
Frustrated commissioners in Monongalia and Preston counties beating the drum on roadsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Frustrations are reaching boiling point in Morgantown and Kingwood. Two County Commissioners from very different backgrounds essentially expressed the same feelings: when it comes to road maintenance, they’re running out of… Feb 24 19February 24, 2019Article at WV MetroNews
DOH audit reveals private sector competition among several reasons slowing down road repairsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Some DOH District Offices are having a hard time spending their allocated dollars. An audit of the Division of Highways reveals that — among five core issues impacting road fixes at the local level — the inability to remain… Jan 08 19January 08, 2019Article at WV MetroNews
Results could be reversed in two city council races in wacky Fairmont municipal electionFAIRMONT, W.Va. — An already wild municipal election in Fairmont where two races ended in a tie could be heading down an even stranger path. “Could” is relative — the race is absolutely going to get stranger. A court order has effectively decertified… Jan 02 19January 02, 2019Article at WV MetroNews
Delegate: Closed loop is best solution to fixing state’s medical cannabis lawMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Legislators are running out of time to come up with fixes to West Virginia’s medicinal marijuana law, set to take effect Jul. 1, 2019. For Del. John Williams (D – Monongalia, 51), a proponent of medicinal marijuana, it is a matter… Dec 24 18December 24, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Canady scholarship ensures legacy lives on 30 years after LockerbieMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The death of Valerie Canady in the Lockerbie bombing of 1988 was tragic for her parents, but offered them a chance to help their daughter’s name live on at WVU. The Valerie Canady Charitable Trust Foundation continues, 30 years… Dec 21 18December 21, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Farrell: Eliminating HEPC is ‘cut and paste job’ that doesn’t meet Governor’s objectivesMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Don’t rush out a flawed document that doesn’t meet the Governor’s objective. That’s the message from Michael Farrell, a commissioner with the Higher Education Policy Commission and a member of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher… Dec 14 18December 14, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Closing in on start of regular legislative session, Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Ed. may be headed for all-nighterMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Without a resolution by the mid-December deadline, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education will have more work in the coming days. The commission voted Thursday to continue a discussion into a future work session regarding… Dec 13 18December 13, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Commissioners, State Tax Office finally untangle web of mistakes in Monongalia CountyMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — They are satisfied with the answers from the State Tax Office and say it’s time to move forward. Monongalia County Commissioners have finally heard an explanation from the State Tax Office — something they’ve been seeking for more… Dec 13 18December 13, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Monongalia County educator honored with ‘Oscar of Education’ at ceremony she didn’t know was for herMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Mononglia County educator is $25,000 richer Tuesday. That’s the reward granted by the Milken Family Foundation for Jennifer Reaves, a WVU alumna and veteran educator at Mylan Park Elementary who was recognized at a surprise… Dec 11 18December 11, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Fairmont Senior football players show off singing talentFAIRMONT, W.Va. — Their voices can sound angelic, though you certainly wouldn’t think it listening to them from the sidelines of East-West Stadium. Nearly 15 percent of the Fairmont Senior madrigal club is made of students who will also have an… Nov 29 18November 29, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Sister: Family hopes Leah’s name will inspire future studentsMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rebecca Berhanu wants Morgantown to know: the legacy of her late sister will support the things Leah loved. Leah Berhanu, a 21-year-old Morgantown native and WVU engineering student, passed away Feb. 1, 2018 after being struck by… Nov 24 18November 24, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Miners, family members share sadness and gratitude 50 years after Farmington No. 9MANNINGTON, W.Va. — “Pray that it never happens to anyone again.” Sharon Clelland was just five years old when she saw her father for the final time. “We had went to bed, dad came and tucked me in like he always did,” she said. “Said he loved us and… Nov 18 18November 18, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Monongalia and Marion counties form blue wall in very red West VirginiaMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For Republicans in much of West Virginia, Tuesday night probably went about as well as can be expected. Although top-billed Patrick Morrisey couldn’t quite topple the unyielding Joe Manchin, the GOP retained control of the State… Nov 08 18November 08, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Fairmont woman charged for threatening to slit police officers throatsFAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County woman is facing felony charges for threatening police officers and attempting to steal a vehicle at a business on East Grafton Road in Fairmont. Jackie Fullmer, 37, of Fairmont, is accused of threatening police… Oct 09 18October 09, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
MetroNews State Senate Preview: District 2 (R-Clements vs. D-Longwell)Of the 17 West Virginia State Senate races to be decided Nov. 6, 16 are contested. The following is the first of 16 previews of each race brought to you by the MetroNews team in run-up to Election Day. Look for our previews on Tuesdays, Thursdays,… Sep 25 18September 25, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
‘Remember in November’ now the rallying cry half a year after teacher work stoppageMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Satellite rallies across the state were part of the effort to rally ahead of the Nov. 6 election day for public educators and service personnel. Heather Deluca-Nestor, President of the Monongalia County Education Association,… Sep 16 18September 16, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
Lunsford Trial Day 2: ‘Oh my God. Did you find Aliayah? Am I in trouble?’WESTON, W.Va. — The prosecution believes they have a number of significant holes in the story that Lena Lunsford-Conaway told police about Aliayah Lunsford’s disappearance on September 24, 2011. The defense, led by attorney Tom Dyer, is arguing that… Apr 17 18April 17, 2018Article at WV MetroNews
