WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.VA., issued the following statement commemorating the 29 miners who were killed in the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster eight years ago. Senator Manchin attended a Remembrance Ceremony for the 8th Anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster in Whitesville. “Eight years ago,[Read More…]
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WV Power open 2018 baseball season tonight with prospect-laden roster
Club unveils initial roster featuring six Pirates’ top 30 prospects Release from the WV Power: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -The West Virginia Power open the 2018 season tonight at Appalachian Power Park with a four-game series against the Greenville Drive, the defending South Atlantic League champions. Festivities kick off with a pregame parade, sponsored[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Agriculture to honor auctioneers for years of service
Release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt will present plaques to four auctioneers celebrating a combined 233 years of service on Tuesday, April 3. The awards will be presented at a dinner honoring the four hosted at the State Fair[Read More…]
HD Media wins bid for Charleston Newspapers after rival withdraws
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — HD Media, the parent company of The Herald-Dispatch, is the successful bidder for the purchase of bankrupt Charleston Newspapers after the withdrawal of a bid previously made by Ogden Newspapers. HD Media managing member Doug Reynolds said he had bid $11,487,243 for the organization, compared with[Read More…]
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