By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In what could be his last major piece of legislation, Gov. Jim Justice signed the bill cutting personal income tax rates by 2 percent, bringing the total number of tax cuts and eliminations since taking office in 2017 to[Read More…]
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To the Rescue: Parkersburg Humane Society answers the call when 146 dogs need taken from city residence
By Douglass Huxley, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Parkersburg Humane Society is working to care for and rehome 146 dogs after they were removed from a residence Wednesday evening. “I would like to say, I don’t believe it was at all intentional,” Gary McIntyre, executive director of[Read More…]
Officials announce development of data center in downtown Huntington
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A 60,000-square-foot data center will be constructed in downtown Huntington to further its mission of being a technological hub for Appalachia, city officials announced during a news conference at City Hall on Wednesday. Alpha Technologies will renovate the former Appalachian Power Company[Read More…]
A decade of dedication honors legends of Mountain State sports in Artie
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times ARTIE, W.Va. — Counting necessary stops, slowing down to avoid hitting deer, and getting behind the occasional hard-working farmer driving his tractor, the drive from Seneca Rocks to the crossroads village of Artie takes about four hours. For Sam Yokum, however, being honored in[Read More…]
$8 million award allows Yeager Airport to begin major passenger terminal upgrade
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An $8 million grant funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enables West Virginia International Yeager Airport to begin a major modernization project designed to make its 77- year-old passenger terminal more accessible and passenger-friendly. The grant, awarded last week by the Federal[Read More…]
Snowshoe’s gearing up for 50th anniversary celebration
By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — On December 19, 1974, Snowshoe Mountain Resort officially opened for business. In the past 50 years, the resort has seen the addition of slopes, lifts and recreational activities to make it a year-round resort. It has changed hands several times and[Read More…]
Former Calhoun Chronicle editor Newton Nichols passes away
The Calhoun Chronicle GRANTSVILLE, W.Va. — He was a quiet and unassuming man, but he was one of the most powerful and knowledgeable persons in the last 50 years of Calhoun County history. Milford Newton (Newton) Nichols the former long time editor of the Grantsville News and the Calhoun Chronicle[Read More…]
Gubernatorial candidates fail to fire up students at Fairmont State watch party
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Students at Fairmont State University were less than impressed with either the Democrat or Republican gubernatorial candidate from Tuesday night’s debate. “It was just very immature,” freshman Madolyn Long, 18, said. “I felt like there were far too many personal attacks[Read More…]
Hunt Column: 500 Columns
The Shinnston News & Harrison County Journal SHINNSTON, W.Va. — The Shinnston News and Harrison County Journal, honors, celebrates, and appreciates Jim Hunt’s 500 columns, each offering healthy helpings of fun and good information. We are proud of his contributions and looking forward to celebrating many, many more. By Jim[Read More…]
Impact area of Quiet Zone on Starlink Internet Service reduced in size and scope, but many remain in its digital shadow
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — After 11 counties in West Virginia and the Old Dominion passed official resolutions expressing serious concerns with National Radio Quiet Zone restrictions, officials say that many will still find their access hamstrung by “archaic” regulations. The latest move comes in the[Read More…]
