By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The historic building rehabilitation tax credit increase approved by the Legislature last week won’t go into effect until Jan. 1, but Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said if the date was Nov. 1 he believes at least two developers in the Jewel[Read More…]
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Editorial: When will W.Va. realize that prosperity lies down a different road?
From The Register-Herald of Beckley: We are encouraged that the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, coordinating with West Virginia University Tech, is holding a panel discussion among community leaders regarding what can be done to inject some giddy-up into the gas tank of community prosperity. The Chamber is hosting[Read More…]
Officials: Atlantic Coast Pipeline project to provide big boost to NCWV, all of West Virginia
By Leah Nestor The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Now that federal regulators have approved the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project, Dominion Energy officials expect construction to begin by the end of the year. After a three-year review, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently approved a Certificate of Public Convenience and[Read More…]
W.Va. county commissioners advocate for county priorities at the White House
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Randolph County Commissioner Mike Taylor joined more than three dozen West Virginia county leaders at the White House for a day of meetings with key administration officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Rick Dearborn, Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta, and Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway. They[Read More…]
Navy ship named for ‘Woody’ Williams to be christened
By Fred Pace The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Pacific Theater during World War II, today will see the christening of a ship that bears his name. Williams, 94, of Ona, left West Virginia on Wednesday for[Read More…]
Opinion: Enjoy the West Virginia woods
By James A. Haught Editor Emeritus The Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia is covered by hardwood forest more than any other state. That’s a recreation asset, because woodland provides soul-enriching charm for hikers, campers, picnickers and other nature-lovers.Being engulfed in woods brings spiritual contentment. The forest — “lovely, dark and deep,”[Read More…]
WV Bridge Day marks New River Gorge Bridge’s 40th anniversary
By Jake Zuckerman The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In 1977, Eddie Miller was among the first people to walk on the New River Gorge Bridge. On Saturday, he’ll do it again, for the first time in 40 years. As it does every year, the bridge will close to vehicular[Read More…]
Editorial: Battle against human trafficking in WV
From The Journal of Martinsburg: It will take a village to bring an end to human trafficking. On Tuesday, a group of local officials gathered to speak out about human trafficking. Their message was clear: It’s happening right here in the Eastern Panhandle, and the community must play a part[Read More…]
Marcellus Shale natural gas wells number more than 3,300 in W.Va.
The Intelligencer of Wheeling provides map with data on well operator, surface owner, mineral owner, county, and production data WHEELING, W.Va. — There currently are more than 3,300 completed natural gas wells in West Virginia, according to data from the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey. More than 900 of those completed wells[Read More…]
President Barry to give State of Alderson Broaddus University on Nov. 7
PHILIPPI — Dr. Tim Barry, president of Alderson Broaddus, will present his annual “State of the University” report during a public meeting to be held at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 7, at the Medallion Restaurant in Philippi. The public is invited to the event. Sponsored by the Barbour County Chamber[Read More…]