CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 30 environmental groups are calling for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to conduct a comprehensive impact study for four proposed interstate gas pipelines that would run out of West Virginia. The groups, including Appalachian Mountain Advocates and the Southern Environmental Law Center, are asking the federal[Read More…]
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Ex-Patriot Coal miners start reapplying for jobs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Blackhawk Mining initiated the rehiring process of former Patriot Coal employees on Monday in preparation for the Lexington-based company to take over six mining complexes in West Virginia later this week. The takeover by Blackhawk, which already owns mining operations in Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia, is[Read More…]
WVU president sees revitalization role for school
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s efforts in Harpers Ferry, Weirton and Charleston’s West Side are aimed at not only helping revitalize those communities, but also at developing templates that can be used to assist others, including Montgomery, said WVU President Gordon Gee. “The problems facing our state and world[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Oct. 27
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. HOUSE GOP LEADERS REACH BUDGET DEAL WITH WHITE HOUSE Now they are throwing[Read More…]
Federal regulations worry state’s oil and gas industry leaders
By GEORGE HOHMANN FOR THE WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders of West Virginia’s oil and natural gas industry praise state regulators but worry about federal regulations and environmentalists who use regulatory processes to try to halt projects. Steve Mueller, chairman and chief executive officer of Southwestern Energy Co., recalled how the state Legislature cleared the way when his company[Read More…]
Morgantown hosting housing workshop
COMMUNITY HOUSING AGENCY SCHEDULES WORKSHOP MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Can available affordable housing keep pace with the economic growth in Monongalia County? Seeking that answer, Community Housing Action Partnership (CHAP) will host Morgantown Housing Development and Finance Workshop at the Ramada Inn from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for housing professionals[Read More…]
October at the Capitol: Tax reform to be challenging
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wrapping up six months of study of the state’s tax laws, the legislative Select Committee on Tax Reform spent four hours in hearings to get the public’s thoughts on how to improve the state’s tax system. Not surprisingly,[Read More…]
Ad Directors: A few words about buying signals
By John Foust RALEIGH, NC — In my senior year of high school, I met the new girl in town on the first day of school. Louisville seemed like a world away from Greensboro, NC, where I had spent all of my life to that point. And I was intrigued by[Read More…]
Decrepit Mercer County amusement park a draw
LAKE SHAWNEE, W.Va. — As dying rays of a setting sun light fall foliage ablaze, a giant, rusted Ferris wheel — overgrown with weeds and foliage — stands as a stark and stoic reminder of carefree moments of yesterday. It was here where residents and visitors to Mercer County would flock[Read More…]
Charleston family’s moment with Obama brings support
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jessie Grubb, battling heroin addiction at a rehab facility in Michigan, turned on her computer last week and queued up a live video. Her addiction wasn’t a secret; close friends and family knew. But it wasn’t really out there. On Wednesday afternoon Jessie Grubb watched as her father[Read More…]
