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WMC to become full member of WVU Health System

WEIRTON — By the end of the year, Weirton Medical Center will become a full-fledged member of the West Virginia University Health System, hospital officials announced Wednesday. WMC became a clinical affiliate of WVU Medicine in January 2020, providing area residents with increased access ...

Boil order lifted for northern areas of Weirton

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has lifted the boil order put in place Wednesday for much of the northern area of the city, effective at 7:35 a.m. today. The order affected all of County Road, Avenue A through Avenue K, 1st Street through 5th Street, Tell Street, Ridge Avenue, Crawford ...

Concerns voiced in Wellsburg over house razing effort, casinos

WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Council members expressed concern Tuesday about the continuation of efforts to raze dilapidated buildings in the city and debated reducing the distance video lottery casinos may be from schools, churches and parks. City Manager Steve Maguschak said the city must act ...

Knocking ‘em down

As part of Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, school officials took time to recognize members of the Weir High School bowling team, which earned its fourth OVAC 4A bowling championship in January. The team also won the Coach Camp’s Baker Tournament in December, and ...

Justice vetoes bill weakening child vaccine requirements

CHARLESTON – Hours before a midnight deadline, Gov. Jim Justice took action on the remaining 119 bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature, including a veto of a bill that would weaken immunization requirements for school students. The West Virginia Constitution gives the Governor 15 ...

Pro-Miller PAC spends big on anti-Morrisey ad buy

CHARLESTON — A political committee linked to Huntington businessman and Republican candidate for governor of West Virginia Chris Miller is dropping more than $1 million to go after Attorney General and fellow GOP candidate for governor Patrick Morrisey after weeks of attacks from pro-Morrisey ...