By LINDA HARRIS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tyler County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Eric Peters said joining the West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone “makes a lot of sense.” “We really want to show we have companies here that would provide good synergy for other companies coming to[Read More…]
Month: July 2017
Annual Paw Paw District Fair returns next week
By SARAH GOODRICH Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Along with summer comes hot temperatures, sunny days, late nights and the annual Paw Paw District Fair. Beginning Tuesday, for five consecutive days the Paw Paw Fair will host a variety of activities for all ages. The festivities will begin at 6[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, July 6
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, July 6, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP WARNS NORTH KOREA HE’S WEIGHING A ‘SEVERE’ RESPONSE The president, in his first public[Read More…]
Parades, fireworks mark July Fourth
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel NORTH HILLS, W.Va. — Take dozens of excited kids, mix with bicycles, tricycles and wagons and sprinkle it all with a generous helping of red, white and blue, and you’ve got the annual Fourth of July parades in North Hills and South[Read More…]
Greenbrier Classic will feature father-son duo
By RUSTY UDY The Register-Herald WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Making a name in professional golf can be tough. It can be even tougher when your name is already well known. However, Davis “Dru” Love IV, the son of legendary golfer Davis Love III, does not necessarily see carrying the[Read More…]
Industrial hemp legalization bill takes effect in WV
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail VIENNA, W.Va. — Independence Day aside, Tuesday marked the first day citizens could apply to the Agriculture commissioner for a license to grow industrial hemp for commercial purposes, though several industry pioneers are already well into their second growing season and thinking big. Morgan Leach[Read More…]
Pending appeal, West Virginia Business College can remain open
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A last-minute reprieve from Ohio County Circuit David Sims will allow West Virginia Business College to remain open during its appeal of state officials’ order to close the school. Meanwhile, at least three former students are now suing the[Read More…]
Rep. McKinley: Founders risked ‘life and limb’
By CARTER WALKER Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Congressman David McKinley, R-W.Va., made his way around Marion County Tuesday, celebrating the Fourth of July while still facing policy questions from his constituents. McKinley gave a speech at Pricketts Fort State Park, where he discussed the significance of what the[Read More…]
Capito co-sponsors bill that removes gray wolf protections
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R.W.Va., is co-sponsoring a bill designed to fund wildlife conservation in the U.S. while removing gray wolves from protections under the Endangered Species Act. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation for[Read More…]
Jenkins staff to hold mobile office hours in southern West Virginia
Staff report The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Staff members for U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins will hold the following mobile office hours in July. Staff will be available to help Third District residents who need assistance with federal benefits, including Social Security, Medicare and disability. Constituents are encouraged to bring along[Read More…]