Month: July 2017

W.Va. road bond election to cost $2.8 million

By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va.  — A special election this fall that could lead to nearly $3 billion in road projects across West Virginia will cost the state about $2.8 million — and it will all be done on paper, according to the West Virginia[Read More…]

Morgantown-area coal-fired plant is the most efficient in North America

By CHARLES YOUNG The Exponent Telegram MAIDSVILLE, W.Va.  — The most efficient coal-fired power plant in North America is located in Maidsville, just outside of Morgantown. The Longview Power Plant, a $2.2 billion, 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant responsible for providing power to more than 700,000 homes, uses modern techniques that[Read More…]

Couple running hot dog stand in downtown Parkersburg

By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va.  — A local couple hopes to expand their hot dog stand business. Hot Dog Willy’s has been selling hot dogs for two weeks at Bicentennial Park by the courthouse. “It’s named after me,” said Will Heflin of Mineral Wells, a[Read More…]

State school board to hold emergency meeting on Nicholas County lawsuit

By ALI SCHMITZ Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting Monday to review information about the Nicholas County Board of Education’s request to close and consolidate five schools in the county. The emergency meeting agenda indicates the state school board may[Read More…]

Eastern Panhandle residents mixed on proposed Mountaineer Gas pipeline

By ANDREW TEMPLE The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Between “right of eminent domain,” environmental impact concerns and potential economic benefits, it’s no wonder the 3.4 mile Mountaineer Gas pipeline has been a hot button issue in the community for some time. The project will reach maximum exposure in Shepherdstown[Read More…]

National commercial filmed in downtown Williamson

Staff report Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A national commercial for Wells Fargo was recently filmed in Williamson. The banking and financial services company is doing promotional spots to highlight its investment in the Coalfield Development Corporation, according to a news release. Coalfield Development Corporation is an organization based in[Read More…]

Volunteers are key part of Greenbrier Classic workforce

By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Resort employees numbering well over 1,000 and a cadre of more than 800 volunteers contributed to the smooth operation of the weeklong Greenbrier Classic PGA Tour event that concluded here Sunday. None were more potentially crucial than the experienced emergency medical[Read More…]

‘Imperial Woman:’ D&E hosts event to honor Pearl S. Buck

By BETH HENRY-VANCE The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va.  — Tours, readings, children’s activities and a special dinner were part of Saturday’s events that honored one of West Virginia’s most honored and influential authors. Davis & Elkins College hosted the first “Imperial Woman: Celebrating Pearl S. Buck” celebration on its campus, featuring[Read More…]

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