Month: June 2017

WV coal production decline expected to continue

By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While West Virginia’s coal industry might stabilize over the next few years, it will then likely resume a long-term decline in the decades to come, according to the projections published Wednesday by researchers at West Virginia University. The estimates, from the[Read More…]

Alderson’s 4th of July celebration gets under way

By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald ALDERSON, W.Va. — This weekend marks the renewal of the festive 4th of July celebration in Alderson, which had to be canceled last year as cleanup continued from the June 23 flood. Billed as West Virginia’s largest Independence Day celebration, this year’s multi-day festival offers[Read More…]

RCBI welcomes new class of entrepreneurs in TEN50 Program

By SARAH HOFMANN The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) welcomed a new class of entrepreneurs from across West Virginia in its TEN50 Program at a reception Wednesday. The TEN50 West Virginia’s Business Accelerator’s goal is to build a stronger and more diverse economy within the region.[Read More…]

The Logan Banner, Williamson Daily New introduce new websites

The Logan Banner, Williamson Daily News The Logan Banner and Williamson Daily News were acquired by HD Media on June 12. HD Media is a West Virginia company, and we are looking forward to serving the community! We are working on the new Logan Banner and Williamson Daily News websites over[Read More…]

10 things to know: Thursday, June 29

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 29, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SETS TRAVEL RULES The new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim[Read More…]

WV governor signs road-building bill into effect

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice took a spin on the hyperbole highway Tuesday, declaring that his road-building initiative will lead the state to unprecedented heights. “Of everything that’s been done in this state forevermore … this is the biggest, this is the boldest, this[Read More…]

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