City of Morgantown to consider increase in parking permit prices, additional monthly parking passes

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown could see the implementation of new permits in blue curb parking neighborhoods and a rate increase in parking garages within city limits. Morgantown Parking Authority (MPA) Director Dana McKenzie presented proposals in front of Morgantown City Council du...[read more]

WVU Muslim Student Association marches in support of Palestine in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Muslim Student Association (MSA) led a protest and march Sunday from the Mountainlair to the Monongalia County Courthouse calling for lasting peace for the Palestinian people. President of the MSA, Omar Ibraheem said Palestinian people have been su...[read more]

Mannington man charged with bigamy

MANNINGTON, W.Va. A Mannington man has been arrested and charged with violating state marriage laws. Deputies from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department allege Christopher Carpenter, 28, was already married to a woman in Maryland when he tied the knot with another woman in Marion County in March...[read more]

Mon County voters asked to approve $142.6 million bond for next generation learning platform in May primary

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The proposed Renaissance Academy in Monongalia County came from planning discussions with local leaders to address changing academic needs in a digital world and to broaden the curriculum to prepare students for the future. Voters will be asked to approve a bond request on the...[read more]

Musical lineup announced for 34th annual Charleston MultiFest

The Multi-Cultural Festival returns to the Capital City Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4. The post Musical lineup announced for 34th annual Charleston MultiFest appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Charleston businessman charged in extensive bankruptcy fraud case

John Wellford III, 73, pleaded guilty Wednesday to falsification of bankruptcy records. The post Charleston businessman charged in extensive bankruptcy fraud case appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Jefferson Commissioners who went AWOL are removed from office by three-judge panel

Jackson and Krouse were accused of failing in their duty to perform their duties by willfully refusing to attend commission meetings, starting last September. The post Jefferson Commissioners who went AWOL are removed from office by three-judge panel appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

WVU is starstruck after astronomy professor gets rare honor of selection to National Academy of Sciences

Maura McLaughlin is the first WVU faculty member elected to the academy. The post WVU is starstruck after astronomy professor gets rare honor of selection to National Academy of Sciences appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]