From the Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va.: A trifecta of unrelated stories over the course of the past couple of weeks speaks independently – if not in a coordinated manner – to the work that is going on in southern West Virginia to preserve our past, make the most of the[Read More…]
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Editorial: Gateway’s future rests in hands of Wayne County, W.Va.
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: The future of the Heartland Intermodal Gateway at Prichard remains uncertain, but Wayne County officials have until the end of the month to come up with a plan to rescue it. The rail-to-truck facility has never lived up to its promise of becoming a major[Read More…]
Correction: New Media Investment Group acquiring Gannett does not include noted W.Va. newspapers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — CORRECTION — A story outlining an agreement between New Media Investment Group Inc. and Gannett Co., Inc. and placed on the West Virginia Press website – wvpress.org – incorrectly listed three West Virginian newspapers as impacted by that action. The W.Va. newspapers mistakenly listed are not owned[Read More…]
Organizations, excess levy provide free supplies to students in Huntington, W.Va.
By AMANDA LARCH, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The cost of school supplies is rising, and with an increase in technology in the classroom, more students are required to submit assignments from home, according to the Huntington Backpack Index, an annual barometer for household spending on school supplies and related[Read More…]
Wheeling, W.Va., moving ahead with user fee despite OVMC closing
WHEELING, W.Va. — Mayor Glenn Elliott said City Council will move forward with a plan to implement a $2 per week user fee, despite the potential loss of 900 jobs at Ohio Valley Medical Center. Council heard first reading of an ordinance this week to enact the fee, and members[Read More…]
Gov. Justice talks economic opportunities with W.Va. cities and towns
By Steven Allen Adams Special to The Journal HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice told mayors, city managers and council members from around the state Thursday that despite some good economic signs for the state, there was still much to be done. Justice addressed attendees of the West Virginia Municipal[Read More…]
Mister Bee Potato Chips plans new warehouse as business grows in W.Va.
By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Mister Bee Potato Chips plans to construct a half-million-dollar warehouse next to its location on West Virginia Avenue in Parkersburg. Mary Anne Ketelsen, owner of West Virginia Potato Chip Co., discussed the project and other recent improvements to the facility[Read More…]
W.Va. leaders tout a bright future at IOGA summer meeting
Press Release: WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — “Opportunity” was the key message at this week’s Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) Summer Meeting, which featured a notable roster of speakers who described a bright future for the Mountain State. “I think we’re all leaving here with optimism[Read More…]
High flying at the W.Va. State Fair
By Michelle James, The Register-Herald FAIRLEA — Much like the Ferris wheel or roller coaster, Jungle Island’s 80-foot ladder is visible from one end of the grounds of the State Fair of West Virginia to the next. And when a man clad in a leopard-print bathing suit bottom stands perched[Read More…]
Both sides claim victory after W.Va. judge tosses Rockwool lawsuit
By Kate Mishkin, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Jefferson County judge threw out a lawsuit Friday over Rockwool, the controversial manufacturing plant being built in the county, with both sides declaring victory. The lawsuit, filed in November, had said the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement was unconstitutional and that Rockwool should[Read More…]
