The Dominion Post

The Dominion Post is Morgantown, West Virginia's sole commercial daily newspaper. It has evolved through the merger of several publications, including the Morgantown New Dominion, Morgantown News (which became the Morgantown Dominion-News), and Morgantown Post. The name "New Dominion" reflects Virginia's nickname "Old Dominion," highlighting the state's split in 1863.

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Residents turn out for open house on proposed 105-mile power line from Pennsylvania to Virginia

2 days ago | dominionpost.com | David Beard

[email protected] – Several hundred people turned out at the Erickson Alumni Center Monday afternoon for an open house to learn about the proposed NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic Resiliency Link project. They talked with NextEra employees and viewed the rows of posters displaying the possible routes and how the project will progress.
Miller: At the the end of the day, I just want to be a great city manager.

4 days ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

MORGANTOWN – On April 16, Morgantown City Council convened for a 90-second special meeting to announce the result of a four-month national search for its next city manager. The body voted unanimously to hire Jamie Miller.
Jack Kartsonas' 'unorthodox' journey to WVU could soon put his name among baseball's elite pitchers

5 days ago | dominionpost.com | Justin Jackson

MORGANTOWN — With six solid innings Sunday, WVU pitcher Jack Kartsonas will finally reach the NCAA’s and Big 12’s requirement for innings pitched to be included among the best in earned run average. Depending on how that start goes against Kansas State, Kartsonas could become the Big 12’s leader in ERA and possibly settle in as high as third in the country. Six years ago, that statement would have seemed like wishful thinking, maybe even a bit absurd. Even to Kartsonas.
Morgantown sales tax revenue surpasses $10 million in FY 2025

6 days ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown collected more than $10 million in sales taxes in the current fiscal year. It’s the first time collections have reached eight digits since the city utilized Home Rule to implement the additional 1% tax in 2020. Earlier this week, Morgantown City Council approved a resolution amending the city’s projected sales tax revenue to reflect an increase of $490,694.51 in the 2025 fiscal year, bringing the total to $10,090,694.51.
Retaining history: Morgantown walls receive historic designation

6 days ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

MORGANTOWN — A city built in the hills is built on retaining walls. Take a look around. They’re everywhere. Earlier this week, Morgantown Mayor Joe Abu-Ghannam announced that three such structures have received a joint historical designation for their association with the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and other New Deal programs implemented in the 1930s as a response to the Great Depression.
No. 13 WVU travels to Kansas State with a Big 12 title within reach

6 days ago | dominionpost.com | Justin Jackson

MORGANTOWN — It can be debated whether Pitt landed a swift jab or a complete roundhouse right against the 13th-ranked WVU baseball team. Either way, Mountaineers’ head coach Steve Sabins said it may have been a needed blow. “The reality is, during the course of a long season, sometimes you need to be punched in the face a little bit to get refocused, regroup and really concentrate on how to get better,” Sabins said after Pitt’s 10-9 walk-off victory on Tuesday night.
PSC denies West Virginia American Water proposal to automatically enroll customers in paperless billing

1 week ago | dominionpost.com | David Beard

[email protected] – West Virginia American Water’s quest to channel most of its customers into paperless billing has failed – with the Public Service Commission this week denying the request WVAW put forth last June. WVAW wanted to turn its “opt in” paperless billing option to “opt out,” saying it’s convenient, has been successful in other parent company territories and could save lots of money.
Pitt pulls off a shocking 10-9 walk-off upset against No. 13 WVU

1 week ago | dominionpost.com | Justin Jackson

MORGANTOWN — Pitt ended an eight-game losing streak against rival West Virginia on Tuesday night, at Charles L. Cost Field in Pittsburgh, as the 13th-ranked Mountaineers blew a 9-5 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning for its third consecutive one-run loss against a nonconference opponent. The Panthers (25-21), who had not defeated the Mountaineers since March 30, 2022, erased the deficit mainly off a three-run home run by Jayden Melendez. That cut into WVU’s lead, 9-8.
Morgantown Council conveys 19 parcels to land reuse agency

1 week ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

MORGANTOWN — The conveyance of 19 parcels of city-owned property to the Morgantown Land Reuse & Preservation Agency received unanimous first reading approval from Morgantown City Council on Tuesday. The properties are spread across the city and represent a total of just 1.8 acres, almost exclusively in single-family residential (R-1A) zoning districts. One .03 acre parcel is located in service business (B-2) district.
Westover looking at June 22 completion for Holland Avenue

1 week ago | dominionpost.com | Ben Conley

WESTOVER — Thrasher Engineering’s Casey Young told members of Westover City Council that the substantial completion date of the city’s Holland Avenue project is June 22. Of course, that date came with the ubiquitous road-work caveat – “weather permitting.”According to Young, Blue Gold Development has installed just over one-third of the approximately 3,000 feet of new storm sewer line to be included in the project.