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Get a Room: Many West Virginia homeowners are getting in on the Airbnb trend, but officials urge caution in following local, state regulations

By CYNTHIA McCLOUD The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Visitors to Shepherdstown from every continent except Antarctica have climbed aboard Will Sutherland‘s converted school bus to spend a night or two. Since Sutherland and his partner Sabrina Hartley started listing the bus on Airbnb in December 2014, they have entertained[Read More…]

Norfolk Southern Railway commits to sticking with coal

By SARAH PLUMMER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Norfolk Southern Railway will continue to use both thermal and metallurgical coal, Chief Marketing Officer Alan Shaw announced last week at the National Coal Transportation Association Conference. S&P Global Platts, an energy price assessment and reporting agency, reports that Norfolk Southern made[Read More…]

Attorney General Morrisey urges caution during last-minute tax filing

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to take their time filling out tax information in order to avoid any missteps as the April 18 filing deadline quickly approaches. “Many people don’t file taxes until the end of the season,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “It’s always better[Read More…]

Pep rally for ‘America’s Best’ is tonight

Staff report The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Local leaders are reminding residents to gather at 6 p.m. Monday, April 17, for a show of support as Huntington finishes the competition that will name America’s Best Community. The City of Huntington is one of just eight communities remaining in the America’s Best[Read More…]

Grow Appalachia provides plants for home gardening

By OWEN WELLS The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — Food deserts, or areas without easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables are quickly spreading across the landscape. The obesity problem has become an epidemic and convenience foods have become the go to choice for consumers. A counter-movement advocating home gardening[Read More…]

ACE announces more bands than ever at Mountain Music Festival

By SARAH PLUMMER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia’s ACE Adventure Resort will play host to more than 25 bands June 1-3 at the fourth annual Mountain Music Festival in the New River Gorge. As this event continues to grow into one of the area’s biggest music festivals, the[Read More…]

Planned fiber-optic loop project finding its footing

By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charlie Dennie has walked every foot of a 30-mile route that snakes through South Charleston, Charleston and Kanawha City, familiarizing himself with the people and businesses in the planned path of a project he hopes will help West Virginia compete in the[Read More…]

10 things to know: Monday, April 17

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 17, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT IS PENCE IS WARNING The U.S. vice president travels to the zone dividing North and[Read More…]

Gov. Justice working through legislation

By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A week after the end of the legislative session, Gov. Jim Justice is about one-fifth of the way through the 262 bills approved by the 83rd West Virginia Legislature. In total, 130 bills originating in the House of Delegates and[Read More…]

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