By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The tax reform legislation being considered in the U.S. House of Representatives would more than wipe out a recent boost in West Virginia for rehabilitating historic buildings, putting development of those structures in jeopardy. The West Virginia Legislature last month voted to increase[Read More…]
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Green Bank Observatory’s future still uncertain
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald GREEN BANK, W.Va. — Interested parties moved a step closer Wednesday to learning the ultimate fate of the Green Bank Observatory. Having had its title as a “National Radio Astronomy Observatory” stripped away, along with 35 percent of its federal operating funds, the GBO has[Read More…]
Keep Fairmont Safe group submits 577 additional signatures
By CARTER WALKER Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — An additional 577 signatures for the Keep Fairmont Safe petition were submitted on Wednesday, and the city clerk will now have five days to determine their validity. The submission of the additional signatures comes 10 days after the initial petition was[Read More…]
Secretary of State Mac Warner talks election integrity
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Current national skepticism about voter fraud and international election tampering notwithstanding, West Virginia’s voter rolls have grown this year. Despite increased voter wariness, fueled in part by charges of election tampering by Russia during the 2016 presidential election, the Mountain State’s voter[Read More…]
Unsung Heroes: The Journal honors veterans at luncheon
By JOHN McVEY The Journal KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — Since the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg began giving out pins to Vietnam War veterans two and a half years ago on the 50th anniversary of the war, Tim Cooke, director of the VAMC, said it has been his pleasure and[Read More…]
North Central West Virginia to mark Veterans Day with parades, ceremonies
By DARLENE J. SWIGER The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Veterans Day will be celebrated throughout North Central West Virginia with parades, free meals and ceremonies to honor those who served our country and continue to do so today. Meuse-Argonne Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 573’s annual Veterans Day parade[Read More…]
$83.7 billion China Energy investment boosts West Virginia, WVU on world stage
Release from WVU: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia’s presence on the world energy stage jumped significantly Thursday (Nov. 9) as China Energy Investment Corp. Ltd., one of the world’s largest energy companies and a long-time research and development partner of West Virginia University, announced an agreement that will bring $83.7[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, November 9
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘I GIVE CHINA GREAT CREDIT’ The U.S. president criticizes the “very one-sided and unfair” trade[Read More…]
West Virginia, China Energy sign $83 billion shale gas and chemical manufacturing agreement
U.S. President Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping join in Great Hall in Beijing for signing BEIJING, CHINA – The West Virginia Department of Commerce today announced China Energy Investment Corporation Limited’s plan to invest $83.7 billion in shale gas development and chemical manufacturing projects in West Virginia. President Donald J.[Read More…]
New interagency partnership allows W.Va. students to help revitalize state parks
From the WV Department of Education: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Department of Education today announced an interagency partnership that will enable students in Career and Technical Education programs to gain authentic work experiences while helping to revitalize West Virginia’s State Parks. The interagency[Read More…]