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Humanities, Environment symposium set for Oct. 26-27 at Shepherd University

  From Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education:  SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. Shepherd University will conduct a major two-day symposium on “Humanities and the Environment” on Oct. 26-27. It will be held at the National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, in Shepherdstown. The purpose of this symposium, which is free and open[Read More…]

WV Tourism Office offering #AlmostHeaven Fall Guide

Revamped pocket guide includes regional fall color stops, fall events, leaf identification key, and hunting & fishing information CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Tourism Office announces the release of a new 2017 Fall Guide, a pocket booklet featuring regional travel itineraries, fall events, a leaf identification key and fall[Read More…]

Manchin will oppose Trump mine safety nominee

By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Wednesday that he will oppose confirmation of a longtime coal industry executive that President Donald Trump nominated to be Assistant Labor Secretary in charge of the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration. In a prepared statement,[Read More…]

Hino Motors trucking into old Coldwater Creek facility

By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va.  — Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. is setting up a truck assembly plant at the old Coldwater Creek distribution center in Parkersburg, a $100 million project that will create 250 jobs by 2020, officials announced at a press conference Wednesday evening[Read More…]

Higher ed, state officials unveil report to ‘move WV forward’

By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Industrial energy costs have steadily risen in recent years in West Virginia, a trend which potentially threatens the state’s efforts to rebrand itself as a business-friendly state. That was one of several findings in a 60-page report state officials and higher education[Read More…]

$73 million fuel plant proposed in Sam Black area

By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald LEWISBURG, W.Va.  — Amid the optimism created by the prospect of a $73 million synthetic fuel facility being constructed in the Sam Black area, Greenbrier County Commission President Woody Hanna found himself allaying a few fears about the project. Lewisburg resident Robin Spence broached the[Read More…]

Manchin letter urges for patient access to non-opioid painkillers

Staff reports The Exponent Telegram WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a New York Times report, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., sent a letter to Anthem and UnitedHealth Group imploring them to make less addictive, alternative pain management drugs and physical therapy readily available and affordable immediately, while also increasing coverage[Read More…]

Oil and gas leaders discuss innovation at Pittsburgh conference

By JANELL HUNTER For The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Industry leaders say innovations that increase productivity and efficiency are driving oil and natural gas production, and continued investment in research and development is critical to meet increasing demand and take the lead in economic development across the[Read More…]

Group seeks to undo human rights ordinance

By CARTER WALKER Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va.  — Soon after the Sept. 12 Fairmont City Council meeting, a collection of petitions began circulating around the city and on social media. Eight petitions are making the rounds. One is to have the city council reconsider the human rights commission ordinance,[Read More…]

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