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West Virginia Senate approves solar power purchase agreements bill

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail The West Virginia Senate approved a bill Thursday designed to encourage retail customer investment in solar energy by exempting solar power purchase agreements from the state Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction. In a 33-1 vote, the Senate signed off with little discussion on an amended version[Read More…]

City of Beckley leading way on West Virginia health, exercise programs

By J. Damon Cain, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The City of Beckley, taking steps in a statewide program to promote and support exercise programs for its employees, was named one of two gold-level communities on Thursday recognized for a commitment to supporting healthy choices. The West Virginia Department of[Read More…]

Budget bill passes West Virginia Senate

By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate passed a state budget Wednesday that restored much of the funding cut last week in committee. House Bill 2022, the budget bill, passed 24-10 late Wednesday evening after the Senate amended its version of the budget, Senate[Read More…]

Construction date set for Matewan, West Virginia’s Nenni Buildings

Release from the Coalfield Development Corporation: MATEWAN, W.Va. – In just five short months, efforts to revitalize three historic buildings in downtown Matewan, West Virginia will be officially underway. Known locally as the “Nenni” buildings, the century-old structures were purchased in 2019 by Coalfield Development for historic preservation and future[Read More…]

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