WHEELING, W.Va. — At least one new multi-billion-dollar ethane cracker will process material from the Marcellus and Utica shale regions – once it travels to Louisiana via pipeline for use at the Axiall Corp. and Lotte Chemical Corp. petrochemical plant. After several months of discussion, officials with Atlanta-based Axiall and[Read More…]
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Letter to Martinsburg paper sparks outpouring
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Can a letter to a newspaper editor make a change? Tom Ressler thought so. He recently wrote a letter to The Journal expressing his concerns about those in poverty in the southern part of West Virginia. His letter made an impact on Taffy Horner, who decided to[Read More…]
Raleigh, Boone mine layoffs just latest in trend
BECKLEY, W.Va. — After announcing 138 additional layoffs at four mines in Raleigh and Boone counties late last week, an Alpha Natural Resources official said Monday that he could not “speculate if the (affected) jobs are coming back.” One section in each of the mines, Marfork Coal Co.’s Slip Ridge and Ellis[Read More…]
Beckley native shines on racing’s biggest stage
BECKLEY, W.Va. — When Sam Vernatter started helping his dad Tim in his Shady Spring auto shop at the age of 12, he never suspected that it would be the start of a career that would take him well beyond his native Shady Spring. Nineteen years later, he found himself[Read More…]
Santa gets a fiery red ride in Hancock County
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 22
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BRITISH TROOPS DEPLOY TO AFGHAN PROVINCE AMID TALIBAN BATTLE The development comes a[Read More…]
Annual Hank Williams tribute concert scheduled for Jan. 9 in Charleston
The 15th annual Hank Williams tribute concert will take place in Charleston at the Clay Center for the Arts Sciences’ Maier Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9. Tickets are $25. Known as the “Hillbilly Shakespeare,” Williams was a star of the Grand Ole Opry and a best-selling songwriter, known for composing such[Read More…]
WV hospitals doing their part to improve community health
By Joe Letnaunchyn, President and CEO West Virginia Hospital Association CHARLESTON, WV — Much has been written about the benefits of healthcare coverage expansion to West Virginia hospitals through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). With more West Virginians having access to coverage than ever before, the goal of a healthier population is[Read More…]
Treasurer Perdue presents unclaimed property to churches
Latest distributions bring total to $35,000 in last month West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue’s comments on the unclaimed property and current religious divisiveness are included below. “Each year, we strive to return unclaimed property to rightful owners. Folks who have lost track of their assets run the gamut. Individuals. Businesses. Estates. Churches. Churches?[Read More…]
SBA’s video series on Millennial starts-ups inspires young entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s My Brother’s Keeper Initiative Friday unveiled the full line-up of the six successful millennial entrepreneurs featured in a new video series hosted by Mike Muse, the SBA MBK Millennial Entrepreneur Champion. The six-part video series, titled “Biz My Way,” encourages millennials to follow their passion[Read More…]
