BLUEFIELD — Drops in West Virginia’s gasoline price at the pump is helping spur some last minute out-of-state trips as well as bringing in more out-of-state visitors. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has dropped for 12 days in a row, which is the longest consecutive decline since[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, July 28
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHY USAF PUTS 4-STAR GENERAL IN COMMAND OF ITS[Read More…]
W.Va., Ohio struggle with unemployment
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia has a significantly higher unemployment rate than the rest of the nation, according to data released this week, while the Upper Ohio Valley in general continues coping with job losses. Marshall, Ohio, Wetzel, Tyler, Brooke and Harrison counties feature higher unemployment rates than they did[Read More…]
West Viriginia looks at mining cleanup expenses
BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia is among several coal-producing states pressing coal companies to prove they have the funding available to clean up sites after they finish mining, placing a new headache on a financially strained industry. Coal companies are suffering financially from cheaper natural gas, tougher environmental regulations and[Read More…]
Dye named advertising sales manager for Times West Virginian
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Misty Poe, the general manager/editor of the Times West Virginian, announces that Teresa Dye has been named advertising sales manager for the newspaper. In her new role, Dye will be supervising the team of advertising sales representatives and support staff to ensure advertisers can get their message[Read More…]
WV eyes tightened pain clinic rules
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After eight months and two failed inspections, Responsible Pain & Aesthetic Management in Beckley recently became only the fifth licensed pain clinic in West Virginia. The clinic finally got the state’s OK after moving to a new facility and selling a 1 percent ownership interest to the[Read More…]
Charleston Gazette-Mail Editorial: Government should use oversight carefully
Beginning Thursday, governors from across the nation descended on The Greenbrier for the annual National Governors Association summer meeting. The executives were getting together to discuss topics such as infrastructure, climate change and rising health care costs. These are issues all too familiar to West Virginia. But governors of other[Read More…]
Belle of Cincinnati visits Tri-State
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The majesty of a bygone age graced the shore of the Ohio River at Huntington’s Harris Riverfront Park on Sunday, as the Belle of Cincinnati arrived for three river cruises offering a relaxing cap to a weekend of nonstop action in the city from the Classic Regatta to[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, July 27
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, July 27, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. OBAMA HOLDS TALKS ON SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS IN ETHIOPIAHe’s the[Read More…]
National Governors Association meeting underway at Greenbrier Resort
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin opens Friday’s Economic Development and Commerce Committee at the National Governor’s Association meeting at the Greenbrier Resort. Assisting Tomblin are, to his left, Caroline Sevier, NGA legislative director and Economic Development and Commerce Committee representative; and David Parkhurst, NGA staff director and general[Read More…]