By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The first candidate to jump into the 2020 West Virginia governor’s race believes no politician singularly makes a difference in the world. “It takes a movement,” said Democrat Stephen Smith of Kanawha County. Smith spoke of his intention to[Read More…]
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West Virginia Collegiate Business Plan Competition finalists include would-be entrepreneurs from five state schools
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After two phases of competition, 15 teams of college entrepreneurs have advanced to the finals of the 13th annual West Virginia Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition. The 15 finalists hail from five colleges and universities in West Virginia, as the teams try to capture a[Read More…]
Tax official: Pipeline construction fueling WV revenue boom set to wrap up in 2019
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia in its eighth straight month of positive revenue reports, including double-digit growth in income tax and sales tax collection, Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow provided a bit of a reality check to members of a Finance legislative interim committee[Read More…]
Wheeling Park, Augusta Levy Learning Center offering stress-free ‘Silent Santa’ experience for those with autism
Wheeling Park, Augusta Levy Learning Center offering stress-free ‘Silent Santa’ experience for those with autism WHEELING, W.VA. – Visiting Santa can be a sensory overload for children with autism. This holiday season, Wheeling Park and the Augusta Levy Learning Center have joined forces to provide children with autism the opportunity[Read More…]
PRESS RELEASE: Federal district court jury returns $1.56 million insurance verdict
Press release from Bordas & Bordas: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A federal court jury awarded a $1.56 million verdict to Dan Felix of Cambria County, Pa., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, after Bordas & Bordas attorney Doug Olcott secured a breach of contract judgment against American National Property and Casualty, according to[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, December 11
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHERE TRUMP, TOP DEMOCRATS DIFFER AHEAD OF MEETING The president wants a funding package for[Read More…]
Speaker Hanshaw fills key majority leadership positions in W.Va. House of Delegates
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced several key members of his leadership team for the 84thLegislature. Delegate Amy Summers, R-Taylor, will serve as Majority Leader; Delegate Kayla Kessinger, R-Fayette, will serve as Assistant Majority Leader; and Delegate Paul Espinosa, R-Jefferson, will serve as Majority Whip. “Republican[Read More…]
West Virginia Development Office pursuing 30 top business prospects — most in already growing regions
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Newly appointed state Development Office executive director Michael Graney told legislators Sunday that his office is working leads on 30 top prospects, either to bring new companies to the state, or to expand existing businesses. Graney conceded the bulk of the prospects[Read More…]
‘Who’s going to pay for it?’: No easy answers to resolve water issues
By CAITY COYNE Charleston Gazette-Mail BRADSHAW, W.Va. — Local officials in McDowell County called a meeting in the town of Bradshaw to talk about broadband internet in West Virginia’s poorest county. But the first question from a resident focused on something more basic. “Eleven years ago someone knocked on my door[Read More…]