Staff report The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three West Virginia business people will be inducted into the West Virginia Business Hall of Fame at the beginning of this year’s West Virginia Business Summit and Annual Meeting. Inductees for 2017 are: Charles T. Jones, president and CEO of Amherst Industries,[Read More…]
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Eastern Panhandle farm has plenty of buzz
By DAVID CRAFT The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Geezer Ridge Farms set up a bee stand at the West Virginia Welcome Center to spread awareness about the Veterans to Agriculture program and the methods that have made them the top apiary in the state. Geezer Ridge Farms is a top[Read More…]
Governor Justice makes major announcement on budget
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Justice will make a major budget announcement at 9:15AM. Watch live:
10 things to know: Wednesday, June 21
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GOP ENJOYING SOME BREATHING ROOM Karen Handel’s victory over Democrat Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s 6th[Read More…]
Give2WV Day invests in next 154 years: $750,000 raised
Release from Philanthropy WV: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On the occasion of West Virginia’s 154th Birthday, Philanthropy WV and Community Foundations across the state celebrate the generosity of the Mountain State’s people and communities. On May 2, the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, and the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, Philanthropy West Virginia on behalf of Hampshire County Community Foundation, Hardy[Read More…]
West Virginia Division of Tourism unveils #AlmostHeaven birthday video on West Virginia Day, June 20
Compilation includes #AlmostHeaven campaign, celebrity guest appearances CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In celebration of the Mountain State’s 154th birthday, the West Virginia Division of Tourism today released a new social media video to cap off its viral #AlmostHeaven campaign. The campaign’s reach is now over 8 million, with more than 150,000 users directly sharing[Read More…]
Man who shares birthday with WV celebrates by traveling to state parks
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — How does a lifelong West Virginian celebrate his home state’s birthday when it falls on the same date as his own? Longtime Budget Tapes & Records manager John Nelson, of Charleston, makes it a practice to visit a West Virginia state park[Read More…]
Mountain State Residents look toward the future in Wheeling as state celebrates 154th birthday
By JOSELYN KING and DREW PARKER The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia’s residents wish the state a happy 154th birthday today, and offer hope that the future brings prosperity and more time with family to the people of the state. They also wish the state[Read More…]
Events mark birthday for Mountain State
By DAVE LAVENDER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state to enter the Union. Today, West Virginia statehood will be celebrated with events all over Huntington and beyond. Here’s a look at some local events first and then some of what is[Read More…]
West Virginia Day celebration at Tamarack
By REBECCA HINKLE The Register-Herald It’s time to celebrate West Virginia Day. Throughout the state West Virginia natives will be celebrating the 154th birthday of the Mountain State today and Tamarack is will be celebrating as well. Tamarack will have a birthday cake available and music playing throughout the center[Read More…]