WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Rachel Danford, an associate professor in Marshall University’s School of Art and Design, was accepted to present her paper titled “Reimagining Artist Workshops in Lombard Italy” at the International Medieval Congress, which takes through July 6 in Leeds, United Kingdom. The event is Europe’s[Read More…]
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Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires clearing but could still return to West Virginia
Derek Redd, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — Residents of West Virginia’s northern panhandle could breathe easier — literally — as they went about their business this weekend. The haze blanketing the region from Canadian wildfires had finally started to dissipate after a couple of days of sitting in[Read More…]
Tax cuts, low estimates and volatile revenues? Inside West Virginia’s $1.8 billion budget surplus
Mountain State Spotlight looks at the numbers and trends By P.R. Lockhart, Mountain State Spotlight CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that the state has collected a historic $1.8 billion budget surplus in the 2023 fiscal year. “We’ve shattered all kinds of records for a surplus beyond belief[Read More…]
Nucor purchases two parcels in New Cumberland, W.Va., for planned transloading, processing facility
Company building sheet mill in Mason County, W.Va. By Fred Pace, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.VA. Nucor last week confirmed it has purchased two parcels of real estate in New Cumberland for its planned transloading and processing facility. “We did close on two real estate parcels in New Cumberland, WV and[Read More…]
WV News’ Andy Kniceley talks using market research to sell in Editor and Publisher magazine
Article notes effective sales depend on going deeper than mere online-traffic metrics Bob Sillick for Editor & Publisher Even in an age with ever more sophisticated digital technology to gather and analyze marketing data, media companies and their ad sales reps continue to search for the “magical” data to build[Read More…]
WV Golf Association announces July events
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Golf Association has announced its schedule for events for July: — About the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA): Founded in 1913, the West Virginia Golf Association is dedicated to promoting and preserving the game of golf in West Virginia. We encourage people[Read More…]
Opinion: Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing
By Greg Kozera Shale Crescent USA During my corporate days, I worked for and with a lot of effective managers and a few great leaders. They were good people. Unfortunately, there were a few managers I worked with or for who I wouldn’t trust to lead me to the bathroom.[Read More…]
Gov. Justice: West Virginia shatters all-time financial records
Fiscal Year 2023 closes at $1.8 billion over estimate WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s cumulative revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2023 will come in at $1.8 billion over estimate – shattering the all-time record for biggest single-year revenue surplus in state history for[Read More…]
Health officer, WVDEP caution West Virginians about wildfire smoke
Air Quality Index scores in some parts of state remain in 151-200 range; AQI of 0-50 is normal WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Kanawha-Charleston Health Officer, cautions that the smoky haze from Canadian wildfires is a health threat to those with breathing challenges. Air Quality Index[Read More…]
Opinion: A Win-Win-Win — The Appalachian Iron Green Steel Project
By Joe Zokaites Principal, Arcova Development LLC Here is a startling fact: The iron and steel industry accounts for around 7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 11% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. But the world cannot go “steel-free.” Meeting the challenge of decarbonization of this industry is as daunting as[Read More…]