By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Naik group of companies has operated plastics warehouses and facilities in Wood County for more than a decade, sometimes garnering attention with new ventures. For the most part though, buildings on Depot and Jeanette streets, Staunton Avenue, Gateman[Read More…]
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Fairness WV pushing for conversion therapy ban in upcoming session
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A round of victories in the West Virginia Legislature and at the city level made 2017 a notable year for Fairness West Virginia, and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group is looking to continue that momentum heading into 2018. “Although[Read More…]
North Central West Virginia projected to lead state in entrepreneurship
By JOHN MARK SHAVER The State Journal FAIRMONT, W.Va. — While the state as a whole has taken an economic hit, presentations given at the 2017 North Central West Virginia Economic Outlook Conference showed an optimistic future for the region. Wednesday’s conference saw representatives from West Virginia University, the state[Read More…]
Thousands of new jobs expected from roads, pipeline projects in W.Va.
By CHARLES YOUNG The State Journal CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — With citizens voting to approve Gov. Jim Justice’s “Roads to Prosperity” road bond amendment and federal regulators approving two pipeline projects that will cross through the state, West Virginia will soon be flush with economic opportunities and thousands of new jobs.[Read More…]
Recruiter: Better pay only solution to staff shortages at prisons, jails
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Joseph Tyree, the newly hired state director of correctional recruiting, told legislators Sunday that there’s no magic solution to resolving chronic shortages of correctional officers at state prisons, regional jails and juvenile facilities. He said the only solution is to appropriate enough[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle businesses successfully export local products
By TIM COOK The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Four years ago Eric Young started growing his annual fall beard for the upcoming winter months. Achieving some sprouting success, he explored buying some conditioning ointment to pamper his facial hair. But Young, a father of three working what he called a low-paying[Read More…]
The flag takes center stage at Fayetteville veterans event
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — At the Veteran’s Appreciation Day on Sunday at the Fayette County Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Building, the audience listened quietly to readings of what the flag meant to individuals. Above them, an American flag hung from the ceiling and in front of[Read More…]
DHHR considering work requirements for Medicaid recipients
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is considering adding work requirements to the Medicaid program. Jeremiah Samples, deputy secretary of the state DHHR, said Friday that state officials are considering whether to add work requirements for about 170,000 West[Read More…]
Bill would combat fraudulent contractors
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislative leaders got their first look on Sunday at a proposed bill to prevent contractors who’ve defrauded the state from bidding on future contracts. Doren Burrell, legislative services attorney, reviewed the bill for the Post Audits Subcommittee, composed of House and[Read More…]
Manchin, Capito announce funds for development projects
The Inter-Mountain WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., recently announced $3,439,000 in loan and grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants. This funding will assist in improvements to the water treatment facility in Philippi and[Read More…]
