CHARLESTON, W.Va. — About 13,000 West Virginians received a concealed carry gun permit from Jan. 1 through the end of March, according to records maintained by the West Virginia State Police. If Mountain State residents continue to obtain gun permits at the same rate they have in the first three[Read More…]
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DuPont official says Wood County plant here to stay
WASHINGTON, W.Va. — Although DuPont may be a company with a 200-year history, the new plant manager of the Washington Works plant says this is an exciting time to be part of the company. Jay Valvo is plant manger at DuPont Washington Works, where the company’s performance polymers are produced.[Read More…]
More coal companies filing for Chapter 11
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Hardship is nothing new to the hard-scrabbled coal industry; it’s always been a boom-or-bust business. But the industry’s recent tale of woe and financial misery is unprecedented, so much so that a number of companies are either in bankruptcy protection or on the cusp. Within the last[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Aug. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. OBAMA ORDERS STEEPER CUTS FROM POWER PLANTS The president’s[Read More…]
WVPA Convention 2015 offering editors, reporters valuable opportunity
Panel to discuss ‘A Reporter’s 10-Step Guide to Finding Good Stories’ CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some say the best stories are those that haven’t yet been told. If you ask Nanya Friend, West Virginia Press Association news editor and former Charleston Daily Mail publisher and editor, she’ll tell you ideas are[Read More…]
11th consecutive reduction in workers’ comp rates will save employers additional $43 million
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia employers will see a projected $43 million reduction in workers’ compensation premiums in the coming year after the 11th consecutive reduction in rates was announced by Gov. Early Ray Tomblin today, July 31. Tomblin also announced West Virginia employers have seen a savings of more than $323[Read More…]
Manchin votes to fund transportation and highway projects
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted in support of two bills on Thursday, July 30 that will ensure funding for transportation and highway projects across West Virginia. Manchin voted to pass the House’s 3-month extension in order to avoid the July 31funding lapse. He also voted to pass the Developing[Read More…]
Emergency funding announced for Webster County Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Webster County Memorial Hospital will receive funding to assist with infrastructure repairs following severe flooding earlier this month. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced on Thursday, July 30 the awarding of $50,000 in crisis grant funding to WCMH. “This emergency funding through the Rural Health Systems Program gives us the[Read More…]
Pipeline may spur Va., not W.Va. job creation
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A natural gas pipeline that bisects West Virginia holds no promise of economic development here past construction, but the governor of Virginia says he’s depending on that pipeline to bring manufacturing back to a struggling area. The Mountain Valley Pipeline is slated to end in Pittsylvania County,[Read More…]
Gambling, property value declines affect Jefferson County schools
MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Schools district is going to have to make some choices soon, said superintendent Dr. Bondy Shay Gibson, who at Thursday’s board retreat outlined some of the financial challenges being faced by board members. For example, the district faces a $1 million shortfall – the[Read More…]
