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Morrisey appoints Kessinger as new Tourism secretary

CHARLESTON – A former Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Fayette County will become the second cabinet secretary of the Department of Tourism, succeeding Chelsea Ruby in the role. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Kayla Kessinger’s appointment Tuesday morning in ...

Over $1.3M unclaimed property funds returned in July

CHARLESTON – State Treasurer Larry Pack announced last week his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned more than $1.3 million worth of funds to individuals, businesses and organizations during the month of July. “Every dollar we return is money going back into the pockets of our ...

Morgantown youth chosen for Appalachian STEM Academy

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Julian Huss of Morgantown was one of 18 students selected to attend the Appalachian STEM Academy – Bridge Program, a two-week residential program designed to engage students in advanced science, math and computer science projects. This unique opportunity is open to ...

Detroit man arrested in Fairmont murder

FAIRMONT - Fairmont police have arrested a Detroit man in the murder of Fairmont resident Billy Wooten III, who was shot Sunday on McKinney Street in Fairmont, according to City of Fairmont Police Chief Steve Shine. Reports of the incident came in around 8 a.m. Sunday. Officers responded to ...

Area students named to inaugural ‘Super STARS’ council

CHARLESTON – Two students from north-central West Virginia have been named to a new advisory group designed to strengthen community engagement in public schools across the state. Hannelore Devine of Mannington’s North Marion High School and Angela Yao of Morgantown High are among the 15 ...