CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg City Council had a heated exchange Wednesday over the tabling of a proposed sales tax and initial passage of a reduction in some business and occupation taxes. The fiery debate pitted Mayor Cathy Goings, Vice Mayor Jim Malfregeot and Councilman Zeke Lopez against Councilmen Ryan Kennedy[Read More…]
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2015 Charleston Walk to end Alzheimer’s set for Saturday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents have an opportunity to help battle Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association 2015 Charleston Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents of Charleston and surrounding areas to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. “Taking[Read More…]
WVSU president says college is ‘strong’ despite budget cuts
By Samuel Speciale The Charleston Gazette-Mail INSTITUTE, W.Va. — After a speech where he outlined a promising future for West Virginia State University, bolstered by enrollment growth and increased fundraising, WVSU President Brian Hemphill acknowledged continued higher education budget cuts have him concerned. “The state is going through a difficult time[Read More…]
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This week in W.Va. history: Sept. 17-23
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. Sept. 17, 1848: Artist Lily Irene Jackson was born in Parkersburg. Jackson was best known as a painter of animal portraits and floral arrangements,[Read More…]
West Virginia Power add new alternate logo
New intertwined “WV” logo to be feature on road and alternate team caps CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Power are excited to add an additional logo for the upcoming 2016 season. The club, a Class-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will now use an interwoven “WV” logo on their[Read More…]
W.Va. officials’ images scrubbed from state websites
A column by Phil Kabler, statehouse reporter for the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Reaction to the Ethics Commission’s mandate to scale back public officials’ self-promotion on official websites has been swift. The Department of Agriculture was one of the first state agencies to comply with the recent mandate to remove[Read More…]
Local business’ products used on national cooking show, Allegheny Treenware focus is on making quality wood kitchen utensils
By Theresa Marthey Preston County News & Journal EVANSVILLE — What happens when a Food Network television show uses a Preston County made product? Product sales jump is what happens. Just ask Stan and Sue Jennings, co-owners of Allegheny Treenware, in Evansville, who are experiencing an increase in the sale[Read More…]
Manchin issues statement on 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on July 30. “Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson established Medicare and Medicaid, two vital programs that have since become essential to our families and communities. I have always[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin declares state of emergency in Braxton, Webster and Wood counties
Governor also issues State of Preparedness for 35 additional counties Charleston, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin declared a State of Emergency in Braxton, Webster and Wood counties July 13, mobilizing state resources to combat severe flooding following heavy rainfall Sunday night and Monday morning. The governor has also issued a[Read More…]
