By JOHN McVEY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Despite the unemployment rates increasing in each county last month, the Eastern Panhandle continued to lead the state with the lowest jobless rates of West Virginia’s 55 counties, according to a report released Wednesday by WorkForce West Virginia. The unemployment rate in[Read More…]
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More Huntington-area first responders to get needle-resistant gloves
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The reality of widespread intravenous drug use has created a nightmare for Cabell County’s first responders, who could come across an unexpected syringe in any pocket or bag, console or glove box they might be called to rifle through. In a second,[Read More…]
The Square @ Bridgeport: $1 million West Virginia commercial development to open in summer 2018
By CHARLES YOUNG NCWV Media BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The Bridgeport community can expect a commercial development to open next summer, according to the project’s owners. The owners of the Square @ Bridgeport, a retail shopping center proposed for the site of Valley Hills Plaza, are prepared to spend $1 million[Read More…]
Appalachian Power files settlement to keep West Virginia energy efficiency programs active
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power has filed a settlement with advocacy groups, saying it will keep its existing energy efficiency and demand response programs in place through the end of 2019, after a West Virginia Public Service Commission staff member suggested the programs be put[Read More…]
Pre-payment of West Virginia’s 2018 county property taxes not permissible
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Tis the season — for taxes, that is. Changes on the national level mean that affluent property owners may benefit if they pay their fourth quarter state estimates and remaining taxes before the end of the year. But one county clerk cautions[Read More…]
National awards, titles add up for West Virginia University graduate
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In his first year as a head coach, West Virginia University alumnus Dan Stratford used what he learned as a student and assistant coach to lead his team to the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer National Championship. Stratford, who first earned a bachelor’s degree in[Read More…]
West Virginia robotics team headed to world championships, funds needed to sponsor trip
By SARAH RICHARDSON Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — A local robotics team is headed to the FIRST Robotics World Championship after competing at the state championships earlier this month. The Boa Constuctors FIRST LEGO League robotics team is a group of middle school aged kids from Union and the surrounding[Read More…]
Experts offer tips to keep animals safe in West Virginia’s cold weather
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Humane Society is urging residents to remember cold-weather animal care. BCHS president Shari Persad is cautioning animal owners to think of their pets’ well-being as cold weather and snowfall is predicted for the upcoming winter months. “Just because they have[Read More…]
Register now for 2018 W.Va. Legislative Lookahead, Jan. 5 in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Each year the media of West Virginia gathers for the West Virginia Legislative Lookahead: A preview of key topics expected for consideration at the upcoming West Virginia Legislative session. This year, legislative leaders, committee members and representatives of statewide organizations will address journalists at the annual event. Senator Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, President[Read More…]
Outmigration: Former West Virginia residents share stories of why they moved
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Christine Estellon, 41, lived in Wheeling before moving to Pittsburgh to advance her career as a director of supply chain order management with Covestro. Nicholas Cartmill, 33, called South Charleston home before getting a job with MTV and later HGTV. He now[Read More…]