By VELICIA DARQUENNE The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginians impacted by July 28-29 severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides who are denied federal aid can appeal the ruling, officials said. Applicants who receive a denial letter are urged to read all the way through the document. Many times,[Read More…]
Month: August 2017
Woods and Water Festival postponed
The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — The city of Logan has postponed the second Woods and Water Festival scheduled for this weekend because heavy rains expected in the area. The event was originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1 and 2. Serafino Nolletti, mayor of the city of Logan, said[Read More…]
W.Va Library Commission hosts Library Card Sign-up Month
By CHRISOPHER DOWELL The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Library Commission is joining with libraries across the state, as well as the American Library Association, during September for Library Card Sign-up Month. It’s an initiative to make sure that every student has a free library card. This[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, August 31
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, August 31, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HARVEY STILL POSING THREAT TO TWO-STATE BORDER Major dangers for the U.S. Gulf Coast area loom[Read More…]
Vice-President Pence speaks at W.Va. Chamber Business Summit at Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing photos of VP Mike Pence’s visit to the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 81st Business Summit at the Greenbrier Resort. There is one general cutline for five photos: United States Vice-President Mike Pence speaks to the crowd during[Read More…]
Ethane storage could bring 100,000 jobs to the Ohio Valley
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register CANONSBURG, Pa. — West Virginia University researchers believe a Marcellus and Utica shale ethane storage hub could help create $36 billion in investment and more than 100,000 permanent jobs — some of which could occur at industrial sites left behind by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Weirton[Read More…]
WVU-led research team lays foundation for natural gas storage ‘hub’; opportunity for economic growth in the region
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It is no secret that the region around West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio has abundant natural gas resources, but can the three states uncover the keys to turning those resources into economic growth? West Virginia University-led research may have some of the answers. On August[Read More…]
WV’s PEIA in limbo with board spots unfilled
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As fall approaches, the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board will again begin the process of coming up with a benefits plan for the next budget year — a plan that likely will require another round of benefits cuts for insurees. However,[Read More…]
West Virginia Senator Ryan Weld to be named Senate Majority Whip
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Sen. Ryan Weld will be the Senate’s next majority whip, giving the Northern Panhandle a second voice among the chamber’s top three leaders. Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, is expected to announce the appointment officially today. The[Read More…]
Huntington to offer free Wi-Fi in downtown area
By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington’s downtown area will soon become even more of a hot-spot for residents and visitors. Free Wi-Fi will soon be added to the amenities offered in downtown, thanks to a lease agreement approved by Huntington City Council on Monday night between the city[Read More…]
