By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Economic turmoil, population decline and a fear of change aren’t problems exclusive to West Virginia, says senior European Union diplomat Caroline Vicini. The state, still searching for its footing in the midst of the coal decline, has its parallels across the Atlantic,[Read More…]
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Young West Virginians discuss their startups at West Virginia Good Jobs Conference
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The first-ever West Virginia Good Jobs Conference brought some of the state’s most forward-thinking minds to Tamarack Tuesday and three of those minds didn’t have to travel too far to speak. “If you look at what’s going on here, the folks that[Read More…]
Reclaim Appalachia president envisions potential for reclaimed mine sites
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia could produce profitable niche crops grown on reclaimed mine sites. At least that’s what Nathan Hall, president of Reclaim Appalachia envisions. Hall spoke about uses for reclaimed sites at the West Virginia Good Jobs Conference Tuesday at Tamarack. The goal[Read More…]
Capito, Manchin split on proposed tax overhaul
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch WASHINGTON — As the House of Representatives works on amendments to the GOP-backed legislation to overhaul the nation’s tax code and the Senate prepares to introduce its companion bill, West Virginia’s delegation in Congress is split on how the plan will affect West Virginians. U.S. Sen. Shelley[Read More…]
West Virginia Wesleyan lets 27 employees go
By SARAH GOODRICH The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Several members of West Virginia Wesleyan College’s work force have been let go due to a decrease in student enrollment resulting in budgetary concerns, officials said. Bob Skinner, vice president for Advancement, confirmed Wesleyan has eliminated 15 staff positions, and also elected[Read More…]
New Charleston doughnut trailer focuses on Appalachian flavors
By JENNIFER GARDNER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Is it presumptuous to say a couple selling doughnuts out of a 1960s trailer can grow the local economy? Probably. But Charleston natives Stephanie and Josh Woody might be on to something. Last week, the couple debuted “Vandalia Donut Company” — a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, November 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. VIRGINIA, OTHER STATES REJECT ‘TRUMPISM’ Democrat Ralph Northam beats back a charge from Republican Ed[Read More…]
Governor and First Lady invite West Virginians to submit photos for military, first responders recognition
The Mountain Messenger CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and First Cathy Justice are inviting all West Virginians to honor the state’s military men and women and first responders by submitting photos to be showcased on the two recognition trees located in the Governor’s Reception Room during the upcoming the[Read More…]
Perdue announces $1,200 awards for college to 12 adopted children
By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Twelve adopted children spread among six families received $1,200 each for their college educations Monday as part of the SMART529 Smart Start Award program. West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue presented the awards during a ceremony at the Clay Center. The children[Read More…]
Hatfield-McCoy Trail System: Officials on track to sell more than 45,000 permits this year
By BLAKE STOWERS Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Officials with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System are on track to sell more than 45,000 permits this year, a number that marks 17 years of growth within the industry. Hatfield-McCoy Trail System Executive Director Jeff Lusk said trail permit sales are up 12.4[Read More…]
