By Charlie Burd Executive Director, IOGA WV West Virginia history shows the success of the tried and true custom of leveraging our abundant natural resources to not only generate revenue statewide, but to lower unemployment and boost the quality of life for our residents. West Virginia needs to take a stand[Read More…]
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Pleasants, Grant and Marion counties see highest business growth in August
By CHRISTOPHER DOWELL The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Marion, Grant and Pleasants counties saw the most job growth of all West Virginia counties in August, according to Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office. Warner’s office’s Business and Licensing Division reported that Pleasants County had 1.94 percent business growth, going[Read More…]
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame produces Little Jimmy Dickens tribute
Staff report The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Country and bluegrass hero Little Jimmy Dickens was a true American icon, but he was a West Virginian first. So when the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in Charleston contacted other HOF inductees and noted Mountain State musicians about[Read More…]
Treasure Mountain Festival set in Franklin
By JOAN ASHLEY For The Inter-Mountain FRANKLIN, W.Va. — Franklin residents and guests will “Come Home to the Mountains” for the 49th annual Treasure Mountain Festival held throughout the town on Sept. 14-17. Franklin opens its doors, dances in the streets and enjoys the many historic exhibits, heritage craft demonstrations,[Read More…]
The passing of the ‘April Fool’
Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — David Cottrill wrote news stories and editorials with the Mountain Messenger for several years in the early 2000s. He often characterized himself as “the oldest living newspaper reporter.” His op-ed page column, titled “The April Fool,” was named because he was born on April Fool’s[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, September 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MEXICO HIT BY HUGE, DEADLY QUAKE The 8.1-magnitude earthquake — the strongest to hit the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice urges WV highway bond support
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In addition to better roads and immediate job growth, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice believes his “slam dunk” Roads to Prosperity plan will lead to economic growth that will sustain more jobs in the future. “What will happen is this,” Justice said Wednesday[Read More…]
Gov. Jim Justice urges support of road bond referendum in Beckley town hall
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice urged residents in a Wednesday evening town hall in Beckley to support the road bond referendum this fall that would create $1.6 billion in funds to upgrade the state’s roads and bridges. Residents will vote Saturday, Oct. 7, whether[Read More…]
Coalfield Expressway director: Justice should keep promise on building highway
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has pushed his highways plan since he was running last year, but much of it hinges on the upcoming bond referendum that would provide $1.6 billion in money for the state’s roads. “If you will go with me,[Read More…]
US Methanol plant breaks ground in Institute
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Chemical manufacturing startup US Methanol held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for its Liberty One methanol plant in Institute, as company representatives and state and local officials touted the event as a sign of economic advancement in West Virginia. US Methanol expects production[Read More…]
