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West Virginia coal severance down over 12 percent since last quarter
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Coal severance numbers for the first quarter of 2018 do not paint a pretty picture for the county and municipal governments of the Mountain State. Only two counties, Fayette and Nicholas, out of West Virginia’s 20 coal-producing counties, have shown growth in[Read More…]
Grant funding available for economic development of abandoned mine lands
$25 million in funding available for projects CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $25 million in grant funding available for economic development projects. The economic development projects must[Read More…]
Floods prompt state of emergency in 10 West Virginia counties
Staff reports Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state of emergency was declared for 10 West Virginia counties Monday after heavy rainfall caused significant flooding. Gov. Jim Justice issued the declaration Monday afternoon for Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur and Webster counties, according to a news[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, April 11
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT SENATORS ARE DOING WHILE TRUMP FUMES OVER FBI RAID A bipartisan group of four[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, March 28
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. RECLUSIVE KIM JONG UN BREAKS ISOLATION North Korea’s leader made a surprise visit to Beijing[Read More…]
Chief Logan State Park to host 35th Annual Sue Browning Wildflower Hike
West Virginia Department of Commerce LOGAN, W.Va. — The 35th annual Sue Browning Wildflower Hike is scheduled for Saturday, April 7 at Chief Logan State Park. The popular hike commemorates local wildflower enthusiast and Logan Garden Club member, Sue Browning. Two hikes are planned. The main hike will follow the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, March 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 19, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AP: KUSHNER’S REAL ESTATE FIRM SAID THEY HAD NO RENT-CONTROLLED TENANTS Tenant advocates say the[Read More…]
West Virginia arts groups wary of legislative cuts
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Local arts groups are wondering what effect dismantling the Department of Education and the Arts will have on them. House Bill 4006, passed Saturday, would save more than $700,000 through the elimination of positions, according to the fiscal note[Read More…]
120 employer booths expected at March 23 job fair in Beaver, WV
WVPA Staff Report BEAVER, W.Va. — West Virginia job seekers have another opportunity to connect with numerous potential employers in one location Friday, March 23 More than 120 confirmed companies are participating March 23 at the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center Complx, 300 University Drive, Beaver, W.Va. The event will be held[Read More…]