By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice’s family companies have reached a legal settlement with a Texas company and will pay that company more than $500,000 owed for work on flood cleanup and restoration last year at The Greenbrier resort, according to new federal court[Read More…]
Month: August 2017
‘We need to dream big’: Bluefield officials counting on positive 2020 Census report
By CHARLES OWEN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — With a current population of 10,477 citizens, officials in Bluefield are counting on a positive 2020 U.S. Census report. The city must maintain a population of more than 10,000 citizens to retain its class two municipal designation. In what was the first meeting for[Read More…]
Former employees file wrongful termination suits against Secretary of State’s Office
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W. Va. — Ten former employees have filed wrongful termination lawsuits against the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. The plaintiffs were among 16 employees terminated Jan. 16, after the newly elected Secretary of State, Mac Warner, a Republican, took office. According to the[Read More…]
Economic impact of Trump visit varies
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — While some businesses reported a large increase in customers from President Donald Trump’s visit to Huntington last week, some say it could have been much better. “I intended on a huge crowd, but I didn’t know that city officials were going to[Read More…]
Huntington foots $20K bill for Trump visit
By COURTNEY HESSLER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Last week’s visit by President Donald Trump left Huntington with an extra $20,700 in personnel costs, though city officials hope to recuperate the money one way or another. The Aug. 3 rally brought out thousands of Trump supporters, filling the Big Sandy Superstore[Read More…]
WVU releases schedule of business conferences
Staff report The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This year’s series of regional economic conferences by the West Virginia University Bureau of Business and Economic Research begins in Charleston Oct. 5. WVU researchers say the Mountain State has several different economies with different characteristics and components. At the conferences, WVU[Read More…]
Fairgoers can celebrate WVU’s 150th at 2017 State Fair of West Virginia
WVU Today FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Fairgoers can play games and be involved in activities at West Virginia University exhibits, learn about WVU Extension Service programs and celebrate WVU’s 150th birthday at the State Fair of West Virginia, Aug. 10-19 in Fairlea. The WVU Building is open daily from 10 a.m.[Read More…]
Fairs and festivals provide community fun and promote tourism
By KIRSTEN RENEAU The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Fairs and festivals have been popular for several decades in West Virginia, some now approaching their 100-year anniversary. These events are able to bring communities together, while promoting family-friendly entertainment and agriculture, the root of many festivals in the state. Events[Read More…]
Wheeling Island urban garden aims to help visually impaired
By SCOTT McCLOSKEY The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — By donating a vacant lot on Wheeling Island to the Seeing Hand Association, former Wheeling residents Aaron and Rhoda Edelman left behind a gift that will provide opportunities for the blind and visually impaired. Surrounded by dozens of family[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Aug. 9
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT’S NEXT AFTER ‘FIRE AND FURY’ REMARK Trump answers North Korea’s threats with rhetoric the[Read More…]
