By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While the Trump administration’s plans to repeal greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants will get a mostly warm welcome this week in Charleston, experts say the move by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency remains unlikely to fuel a major resurgence[Read More…]
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Marshall County officials seek answers on proposed power plant
By ALAN OLSEN The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — A long-promised project to bring a natural gas-fired power plant just south of Moundsville was in the works for years, but in recent months, Marshall County leaders say they’re frustrated with a lack of communication. First making plans for[Read More…]
WVU chief economist: Opioid crisis has cost West Virginia nearly $1 billion
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s chief economist said the opioid epidemic in West Virginia and across the U.S. has come with a hefty price tag, causing a void in this state’s economy of nearly $1 billion. John Deskins, director of WVU’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, which[Read More…]
Fenton Art Glass demolition to begin Monday
By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Crews are expected on Monday to begin demolishing the Fenton Art Glass plant and gift shop. Wood County Schools purchased the property surrounding the plant and will buy the remaining property when the factory is demolished. The property will[Read More…]
Computer technician warns of possible business scam
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston-area computer technician is warning area business owners to be on the lookout after receiving what appeared to be a phony invoice for copy machine toner. Matthew Perry, a network administrator and information security officer for the Masters Law Firm[Read More…]
‘Gold collar’ jobs sought in W.Va. by State Superintendent of Schools
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Steven Paine is challenging the state’s educators to achieve an equal balance between college preparation courses and career and technical classes as half of the jobs needed in the future will require technical training[Read More…]
Brooke County schools will be consolidated next year
By WARREN SCOTT The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — At seven hearings held over the past several weeks, the Brooke County Board of Education heard opposition to plans to merge the county’s seven primary schools into four. But citing financial data provided by its staff, the board on[Read More…]
Outfitters hope for favorable decision on Dries; but state delegation against it
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A five-year process that could impact tourism in Fayette County and the greater southern West Virginia area is coming to a close in the next month. According to Bobby Bower, executive director of West Virginia Professional River Outfitters Association, a decision from the[Read More…]
‘Business Fundamentals’ workshop set in Summersville
By MARY CATHERINE BROOKS The Register-Herald SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a “Business Fundamentals” workshop Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. until noon in the Workforce Building, 830 Northside Drive, Suite 140, in Summersville. Shannon Mitchell, business coach, will lead the session. Topics will[Read More…]
Veterans Upward Bound works to help veterans further their education
By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Veterans Upward Bound, a program to help veterans continue their education after service, has received a renewal for the five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will allow the program to continue until 2022. The program is a[Read More…]