By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It takes only a few numbers for Doddridge County Assessor David Sponaugle to see what the natural gas industry has done for the tax base there. In 2010, the total assessed valuation for Doddridge County – land, buildings, minerals, vehicles and[Read More…]
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PSC sets public hearing on power plant sale
By JOHN McVEY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The fight over the fate of an electric power plant along the Ohio River is coming to the banks of the Tuscarora Creek in Martinsburg. Next Monday, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia will hold one of three public comment hearings[Read More…]
WVU Cancer Institute doubling in size, increasing both clinical providers, physical space
Staff reports The State Journal MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Cancer Institute has undertaken a massive expansion effort to meet the demand for cancer services in West Virginia. According to a press release, the growth includes recruiting 38 new cancer specialists by 2020 as well as increasing space for patient[Read More…]
After Frontier dismissal, WV Senate head hired by rival Citynet
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three months after Frontier Communications laid him off, West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael has gone to work for one of Frontier’s biggest critics and competitors. Citynet, a Bridgeport-based internet firm, recently hired Carmichael as business development director — a new position[Read More…]
Rep. Mooney holds ‘telephone town hall’
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-Charles Town, says he’s all ears to hear what his constituents have to say. To that end, Mooney listened to questions and complaints in a one-hour “telephone town hall meeting “ conducted on Tuesday. Mooney fielded questions from[Read More…]
Drennan appointed to fill District 4 Senate seat
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Mark A. Drennan to fill the Senate seat in District 4. The seat became vacant last month when former Sen. Mike Hall was named chief of staff for the Justice administration. Since 2011, Drennan has served as executive director of[Read More…]
Next chapter of asylum haunted house, ‘Deviant,’ opens Sept. 29
By JONATHAN WEAVER The Weston News WESTON, W.Va. — Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum’s 10th annual fall haunted house, “Deviant,” opens its doors Sept. 29. Haunted house coordinator John Jordan said “Deviant” is the next chapter revolving around Doctor Cerebus. “The haunted house is the continuing story of a doctor who[Read More…]
Beckley ranked 9th worst city to raise a child
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two West Virginia cities, Beckley and Charleston, appear on a list of the 25 worst cities to raise a child. On Tuesday, 24/7 Wall Street released the list with Beckley ranking ninth worst and Charleston ranking 21st. The Delaware company, 24/7 Wall[Read More…]
Huntington’s annual ChiliFest set for Saturday
By BRENDA LUCAS For The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Chili cooks from up and down the East Coast are set to compete in the 34th annual ChiliFest on Saturday, Sept. 9, in Huntington. The charity cook-off event benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Tri-State. ChiliFest, the West Virginia State[Read More…]
Harvey hits the pumps in West Virginia
Staff reports The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gas prices in the northern counties of West Virginia jumped by about 43 cents this week to an average of $2.745 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Gas prices across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region continue to follow[Read More…]
