By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail Despite earlier posturing, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he hasn’t made up his mind on a tax reform bill that the Senate could vote on as soon as next week. Manchin declined an interview request to talk about the current Senate legislation. His spokesman, Jon[Read More…]
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Wheeling leaders hoping tax credit won’t become history
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — After voting to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last week, U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., said the measure should save a “middle-class family” nearly $1,200 per year, along with lowering the corporate tax rate from 35 percent[Read More…]
Hatfield McCoy Trail a Thanksgiving holiday hot spot
By BLAKE STOWERS Bluefield Daily Telegraph BRAMWELL, W.Va. — The Hatfield McCoy Trail was a hot spot for ATV riders enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday. Buffalo Trails Owner Seth Peters said he was “totally sold out for this weekend.” “Every cabin and R.V. site,” Peters said. “There almost all ATV riders.[Read More…]
WV deaths underscore the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning
By GUISEPPE SABELLA Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officially, it’s not been determined how four people died last weekend in Jefferson County. But Sheriff Pete Dougherty says he knows. “I’ve not gotten any confirmation about the autopsy but, I mean, it’s clear and obvious to us that it was carbon[Read More…]
Plans for aviation-themed center at Eastern WV Regional airport move ahead
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Plans for a proposed aviation-themed center to be located at the Eastern WV Regional Airport are moving along, according to Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation officials. “We almost have the total design for the airport project figured out,” said R. Stephen Catlett,[Read More…]
It’s official! SkyWest Airlines approved for air service at GVA
By PEGGIE MacKENZIE Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — “Greenbrier Valley Airport is exceptionally pleased to announce the “OFFICIAL” DOT selection of United/SkyWest service for Lewisburg beginning on Apr. 1, 2018,” Airport Director Stephen Snyder announced Tuesday, Nov. 21. “We appreciate the support of everyone who has helped make this possible.”[Read More…]
Greater Clarksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau releases new visitors guide
By CHARLES YOUND The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — In order to promote the city and all it has to offer, officials with the Greater Clarksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau have released a new visitors guide for Clarksburg and the surrounding area. Kathie Titus, executive director of the Convention and[Read More…]
Charleston couple takes on unsolved WV mysteries for YouTube series
By BILL LYNCH Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Does anyone know who killed LaRoy Gorman? Thirty-five years ago, the banker was murdered coming out of a restaurant in Charleston. His killer was never found. What really happened to Samuel Riser? Seven years ago, the 60-year-old Cabin Creek native vanished, and[Read More…]
United Dairy produces holiday treat in Martins Ferry
By JANELLE HUNTER The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Eggnog is seasonally produced by Martins Ferry’s United Dairy and shipped across the region to cater to those who enjoy the traditional holiday drink. United Dairy has three plants in operation — the original plant in Martins Ferry,[Read More…]
Turkeys a minute, but tasty, part of business for small WV farms
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Although West Virginia is projected to raise 3.5 million turkeys for all of 2017, some small farmers are unsure they’ll be adding more to that figure in the years ahead. “Given the difficulties, it remains a small part of our business,” Shady[Read More…]
