CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Tourism Office’s West Virginia Week Social Media Challenge continues this week with Today’s challenge (Sunday, Jun. 16) being: Post a photo of your favorite #AlmostHeaven season. To participate, social media users are asked to follow along with the themes each day and publicly post their[Read More…]
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W.Va. volunteers among those cleaning debris along shores of Ohio River
By JENNA PIERSON, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The annual Ohio River Sweep was held Saturday morning at Point Park in Parkersburg and at other points along the Ohio River through several states. Organized locally by the Wood County Solid Waste Authority, dozens of volunteers, both independent and[Read More…]
Editorial: Roads are economic development in W.Va.
From the Times West Virginian of Fairmont: There’s been a lot of talk in West Virginia this year about roads, yet there’s little talk about why the roads need to be repaired and maintained. Scour the research and it becomes obvious after a few thousand pages that roads go hand[Read More…]
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Highland Arts Unlimited in Mineral County, W.Va., announces season for 2019-2020
Mineral Daily News-Tribune Report KEYSER, W.Va. — Highland Arts Unlimited will kick off its 47th season with a free concert by Pan Jammin’ Steel Drum Bands on Aug. 22 in the Church-McKee Arts Center at Potomac State College. Persons seeking membership in Highland Arts Unlimited (HAU) will receive a $5[Read More…]
Editorial: Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund important for W.Va., Ohio
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: No federal program protecting natural areas and assisting local and state recreation projects has had the reach and the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Thousands of individual initiatives– some probably affecting you and your family directly — have been assisted by the[Read More…]
Editorial: ‘West Virginia Invests’ program provides promise, hope
From The Journal of Martinsburg, W.Va.: On a recent visit to the Eastern Panhandle, West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee remarked on the jobs situation in the state. There’s over 20,000 jobs in this state that we do not have skilled workers for. We don’t have a jobs problem,[Read More…]
Editorial: ACF acquisition is but one step in revitalizing neighborhood in Huntington, W.Va.
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: Huntington’s Highlawn neighborhood could look different in the next five to 10 years. A lot different. The Huntington Municipal Development Authority agreed last week to purchase the 42-acre ACF Industries complex for $3.12 million. The property, located along the north and south sides of 3rd[Read More…]
16th Who’s Who Luncheon celebrates business leaders in W.Va.
By Conor Griffith, State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 16th annual Who’s Who in West Virginia Business Luncheon paid tribute to leaders in a variety of industries and professions who are committed to improving the Mountain State for everyone. Business can be a broad topic, but it isn’t just about[Read More…]