By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — Officials in Pendleton, Grant, and Hardy counties continue to voice concerns over developing pressure points along the South Branch River. Three separate areas of concern have repeatedly come up in regional discussions and requests for assistance or regulatory relief. Last month,[Read More…]
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GO-WV Applauds FirstEnergy’s Plan for New Natural Gas Power Generation in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) praised FirstEnergy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), filed on Oct. 1 with the West Virginia Public Service Commission, which includes the company’s proposal to build 1.2 GW of new natural gas-fired power generation in the state. FirstEnergy’s[Read More…]
September tax revenues in West Virginia continue to add to modest surplus
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Tax collections for West Virginia’s general revenue fund in September came in above estimates for the month, reversing a slight decline and adding to a small by growing surplus. According to reports released Wednesday by the state Department of Revenue[Read More…]
Concord History Department earns Essential Employability Qualities Certification
West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University is proud to announce that our history program recently earned the Essential Employability Qualities Certification. This recognition reflects the program’s strong commitment to preparing students with the skills and mindsets they need to thrive in today’s workplace. QA Commons’ mission is[Read More…]
Local agencies, governments dealing with federal shutdown
By Shelley Hanson, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — Local agencies and officials are already feeling the impact of the shutdown of the federal government that began Wednesday. Weirton Ride, the public transit service operated by the City of Weirton’s Department of Transit, receives funding through the Federal Transit[Read More…]
State Treasurer seeks special session to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime for three years
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — The state’s chief financial officer is asking Gov. Patrick Morrisey to call a special session before the end of the year to follow President Donald Trump’s lead and temporarily eliminate income taxes on tips and overtime. In a press release[Read More…]
Officials excited for opportunities presented by Wolf Summit power plant project in Harrison County (West Virginia)
By Damian Phillips, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — As work gets underway on the Wolf Summit Energy natural-gas-fired power plant to be built in Harrison County, officials say they are excited for what the project will mean for the area. Site preparation for the plant is underway, and controlled[Read More…]
Corridor H Project Faces Possible Delay in Opening From Kerens to Parsons
By Lydia Crawley, The Parsons Advocate PARSONS, W.Va. — The Office of the State Highway Engineer has shared to Delegate Gary G Howell that there may be a delay in the opening of the completed section of Corridor H from Kerens to Parsons. The announcement was made in a Facebook[Read More…]
Bridges to history & local life: Preservationist puts Morgan County bridges on National Register of Historic Places
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Local historian and preservationist David Abruzzi has succeeded in his most recent effort to list western Morgan County structures on the National Register of Historic Places. These structures, unlike his earlier projects, are not buildings but bridges across the Cacapon[Read More…]
Autumn Continues to Unfold Across Almost Heaven
West Virginia Department of Tourism releases third fall foliage update West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Autumn continues to spread through the Mountain State as the West Virginia Department of Tourism releases the third fall foliage update of the season. Here in West Virginia, even the drive is part[Read More…]
