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Preston County Deputies diffuse interstate overpass mental health episode
PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. Members of the Preston County Sheriff’s Department were able to diffuse a mental health episode on Wednesday on the I-68 overpass at exit 29 in Hazelton. Deputies responded after several 911 calls describing a male, possibly in mental distress, getting ready to jump from the bridge.
Morgantown’s Metropolitan Theater celebrates 100th anniversary
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - For 100 years, the Metropolitan Theater has resided on High Street in Morgantown. Over that time, over 1,100 guests could be seated in the theater’s velvet seats on any given day to watch a movie, concert and other performances. Now, on its 100th anniversary, visitors can reflect on the community’s cultural anchor which was placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1984.
WVU to use online survey in presidential search
Presidential Search Committee chair Patrice Harris announced Wednesday via a letter to the campus community that an online survey will be used to assist in the ongoing presidential search, according to a WVU Today release. The survey consists of four questions: “What do you see as key attractions for this...
Clarksburg Native Robert "Bob" Reynolds Elected as Secretary for WVU Board of Governors 2024-24 Term
The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary. Reynolds, a Clarksburg native,...
Bloom says non-profit is trying to intimidate local officials
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom did not mince words, accusing the legal non-profit Mountain State Justice of trying to intimidate local elected officials trying to address homeless-related issues. Mountain State Justice requested the preservation of evidence and information regarding the county’s Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Ordinance...
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