CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on July 28 issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Century Aluminum: “I am disappointed by today’s announcement and have asked Century Aluminum officials to reconsider their decision to permanently close the company’s Ravenswood facility. We have worked diligently with the[Read More…]
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Wild, Wonderful West Virginia announces search for next generation of talented chefs
Nominations sought for Rising Star Chefs to compete in the 2016 Cast Iron Cook-Off® CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia on July 28 encouraged individuals to nominate Rising Star Chefs to compete in next year’s Cast Iron Cook-Off, Feb. 6, 2016 in Charleston, West Virginia. Individuals whose nominations are selected[Read More…]
Toyota engineers on cross-country tour reach W.Va.
BUFFALO, W.Va. — When Nick Middleton was hired as a principal engineer for a Toyota plant in Michigan, he expected to sit in an office or mull around a workroom at the Toyota Technical Center all day. Instead, he found himself driving across the country with a team of more[Read More…]
Nearly 90 arrested in North Central W.Va. drug bust
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Law enforcement from more than a dozen police agencies fanned out across Harrison County to try to round up 87 suspects in a Greater Harrison Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force investigation. As of Tuesday evening, 70 individuals had been arrested, according to Bridgeport Police Chief John[Read More…]
Governor backs media right to attend meetings
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said Tuesday, July 28, that the state Division of Highways (DOH) should not exclude The Dominion Post — or any media — from public meetings. Also on Tuesday, state Department of Transportation Secretary Paul A. Mattox Jr. apologized for comments made by District[Read More…]
Embattled Wood County GOP chairman retains seat
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Rob Cornelius remains chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee after a unanimous vote by an arbitration board for the state party. According to a copy of the board’s decision provided by Parkersburg Mayor Jimmy Colombo, the board ruled that a June 18 special meeting in[Read More…]
Consol Energy loses $600 million in second quarter
BECKLEY, W.Va. — After more than $600 million lost in the second fiscal quarter, Consol Energy announced it will halt new drilling until next year and delay a planned initial public offering of a unit holding its steel-making coal assets. The company Tuesday reported a loss of $603 million, or[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, July 29
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. TURKISH STRIKES VEX ISLAMIC STATE PLAN Ankara’s air campaign[Read More…]
Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy completes third session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy hosted its third annual session July 14-16, 2015, at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, W.Va. Thirty-seven West Virginia high school students participated. The Academy, which is sponsored by the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGA WV), provided[Read More…]
TechConnectWV announces Spirit of Innovation Awards competition
November event to celebrate successes in technology innovation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An organization devoted to advancing West Virginia’s high-tech economy has announced an awards program to celebrate contributions to technology innovation in the state. According to TechConnectWV Executive Director Anne Barth, the group’s new Spirit of Innovation Awards will recognize leadership[Read More…]
