By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders of the Robert C. Byrd Institute and Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy have teamed up for an apprenticeship program intended to introduce young people to careers available in the manufacturing industry. Robert C. Byrd Institute spokeswoman Becky Calwell said the first group[Read More…]
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Federal agencies sought for I-79 Park
By SARAH GOODRICH Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The High Technology Foundation is focusing on expanding its technology park this summer by working to recruit federal operations to the park. The foundation has been developing the I-79 Technology Park for the past 15 years, and over time has provided[Read More…]
Farmland Board adds two more farms to protected status
By THERESA MARTHEY The Preston County News and Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. — The Preston County Farmland Protection Board has added two more farms for a total of five safeguarded from future development in the past year. Director LaDeana Teets shared the news of the two additional farms with the Preston[Read More…]
WV politicians tight-lipped on Trump tweets
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite a growing chorus of rebukes of President Donald Trump’s recent Twitter barrages, most of West Virginia’s congressional delegation is keeping quiet on the commander-in-chief’s words. This week, Trump tweeted a video of him attacking a wrestler with a CNN logo superimposed[Read More…]
Alcoholics Anonymous convention this weekend
By LEAH NESTOR Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The 65th annual Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) convention is this weekend with speakers from around the region sharing their life stories. The Area 73, or West Virginia, convention is comprised of Districts 5, 7 and 16, which is a majority of North[Read More…]
‘We cannot help ourselves’: WV man urges Capito to oppose Medicaid cuts
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito wasn’t present at the state Capitol, but Delmar Davis, part of a small group of protesters at the complex, pleaded with her on Wednesday. “I know you have a conscience,” he said. “If you vote right, you can[Read More…]
Greenbrier experience is meaningful for ex-Herd golfer Christian Brand
By DAVID WALSH The Herald-Dispatch WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – About six weeks ago, Christian Brand heard the news he wanted. The Charleston native and former member of the Marshall University men’s golf team received official word of an exemption into The Greenbrier Classic. “It means a lot to me,”[Read More…]
Appalachian Power looks to acquire planned wind power projects, one in WV
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power is continuing its shift toward renewable energy, as the electric utility announced Wednesday it is seeking approval to acquire two wind power facilities under development. One of these projects, the Beech Ridge II Wind Facility, will be located in Greenbrier[Read More…]
Justice appoints two, including Greenbrier official, to WVU board
By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice recently appointed two people to West Virginia University’s Board of Governors, according to a news release from the school. Justice appointed Elmer F. Coppoolse, the chief operating officer of The Greenbrier resort and a managing partner of the Glade[Read More…]
U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to visit W.Va. today
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will make his first official visit to West Virginia today. U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, joined by First District Rep. David McKinley will welcome Perry, who will tour Longview Power Plant in Maidsville[Read More…]