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Melania Trump to visit Huntington, W.Va. on today for discussion on opioids
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — First Lady Melania Trump is in Huntington today July 8 — along with other federal, state and local officials — for a visit that will focus on the city’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Kevin McAleenan, acting Homeland Security secretary, also will visit Huntington for the[Read More…]
Bass tournament in W.Va. to benefit Children’s Home Society returns this weekend
By Clint Thomas for Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, intrepid, skilled and lucky anglers all can reel in potentially prize-winning fish during a day on the river, while simultaneously supporting the programs of the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia. Proceeds[Read More…]
W.Va. Small Business Development Center deputy director & coaches, earn Certified Business Advisor certificates
From the W.Va. Small Business Development Center CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three members of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) have added new credentials to their professional training. WV SBDC Deputy Director Steve Johnson, Business Coach Donna Schramm and Business Coach Marsa Myers recently received Certified Business Advisor[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey Warns Consumers of Sweepstakes Scam
From the W.Va. Attorney General’s Office CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns consumers to be on guard when notified of winning a sweepstakes, especially those associated with the name of a legitimate company or government agency. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division routinely receives word of[Read More…]
Proposed interpretive rule 110 CSR 43 in W.Va.
From the W.Va. State Tax Department CHARLESTON, W.Va — Enrolled Senate Bill 3 was enacted during the 2019 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature and relates generally to wireless telecommunication technology facilities. It provides a special method for valuing cell towers for property tax purposes that are constructed or[Read More…]
Program funds improvement projects in Huntington, W.Va.’s West End
By Travis Crum for The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.Va. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Brittani Wilt said her initial idea to build a blessings box has expanded into creating a full-fledged park in Huntington’s West End neighborhood, complete with benches, a swing and an apple tree. Wilt and her colleagues from the Children’s[Read More…]
4848 Snowshoe Music Festival, a new vacation getaway in W.Va.
By Bill Lynch for HD Media SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — Festival organizer Tim Walther knew he wanted to bring another music festival to West Virginia. He just wasn’t sure where. “I’ve spent half my life in West Virginia,” the founder of the All Good Music Festival said. “I love the people[Read More…]
Small Business Administration Announces Funding Competition to Organizations Providing Training to Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurs
By the U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced non-profit organizations, state and local agencies, and institutions of higher learning are eligible to compete for funding of up to $150,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to service-disabled veterans. Up to six awardees will use[Read More…]