An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — It is shaping up to be a busy winter for West Virginia legislators, but there is perhaps one thing they can mark off their to-do list. That item would be changing the state’s tax structure to entice new businesses to the Mountain State.[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Aug. 21
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. KIM BEATS WAR DRUM AFTER SOUTH KOREAN SHELLING North[Read More…]
Longtime WVHDF board member, Elbon, named to national post
Elbon excited to shares Fund’s success with other state housing finance agencies CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Housing Development Fund has announced that Julia Elbon, a longtime member of the Fund’s Board of Directors, has been named president of The National Conference of State Housing Boards The National Conference of State Housing Boards (NCSHB) provides[Read More…]
Cultural trends, changes in law may result in more advertising of alcoholic beverages
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians may see more advertising of alcoholic beverages this year because of cultural trends and changes in state law. In recent years beer and wine have become routinely available at many fairs, festivals and other special events. Some event names reflect this, such as: [Read More…]
Alcohol Beverage Control Administration there to assist with alcohol marketing questions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gary “Gig” Robinson, spokesman for the state Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA), is hesitant to offer an opinion on hypothetical examples of advertising language the agency will or will not permit. He recommends that proposed advertisements be submitted to the agency before they are published in order to be assured of the ABCA’s approval. [Read More…]
Capito partners with Google to bring West Virginia small businesses online
Google small business workshop to help West Virginia business owners get online and on the map CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced she will partner with Google to launch the Let’s Put West Virginia on the Map Program. Senator Capito and representatives from Google will[Read More…]
Manchin urges West Virginians to read Iran Nuclear Deal on his website
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As he carefully considers the Iran nuclear deal, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is encouraging West Virginians to visit his website to read the full text of the Iran nuclear deal for themselves. Since the deal was announced on July 14th, Senator Manchin has been actively engaged[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin offers insight, information during Convention remarks
Among key statements by Gov. Tomblin: Workforce West Virginia office has more than $40 million in federal funding to retrain displaced workers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association was fortunate to have Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin speak at the WVPA’s Convention 2015 in Charleston, Aug. 13-15. Gov. Tomblin’s comments at[Read More…]
This week in West Virginia history: Aug. 27 – Sept. 2
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Aug. 27, 1902: Mary McClain was born Mary Smith in Huntington. McClain was a blues legend who performed at Carnegie Hall, the White House, the[Read More…]
Value of a weekly newspaper clear in response of North Dakota community
Community friends help newspaper keep going after fire Rachel Maddow reports on a fire that consumed the headquarters of the New Rockford Transcript, a small town newspaper serving Eddy County in North Dakota since 1883, and emphasizes the importance of local newspapers to America’s good health. Below is the[Read More…]
