FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Officials at West Virginia’s largest outdoor-adventure resort predict visitor traffic will double this year at its five-acre waterpark with the addition of two 300-foot waterslides and expansions that include the addition of 40 new inflatable giant water toys. W.Va. Tourism Commissioner Amy Schuler Goodwin and resort officials officially opened the[Read More…]
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Non-Partisan organizations to host W.Va. gubernatorial debate Oct. 4
Effort underway to bring candidates to the voters CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three statewide non-partisan organizations hope to provide voters across the Mountain State an opportunity to learn where the state’s major gubernatorial candidates stand – in their own words – on the issues prior to the November 2016 general election. The[Read More…]
WVU researcher pushes for ethane storage hub in Appalachia
By George Hohmann For the W.Va. Press Association WESTON. W.Va. — Appalachia needs ethane storage facilities and connecting pipelines if the region is to become a center for industries that use natural gas and its byproducts, according to a top West Virginia University researcher. Brian Anderson, director of West Virginia University’s Energy Institute, told members of the[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Special session but no budget
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association Legislators ended the first week of a special session without a plan to close a $270 million funding gap in the 2016-17 state budget, but with assurances that both the House and Senate Finance committees will unveil their budget plans when[Read More…]
Pipeline construction said critical if W.Va. to develop natural gas-related industries
By George Hohmann For the W.Va. Press Association WESTON, W.Va. — Pipeline construction in West Virginia is vital if the state hopes to attract factories that would use the region’s rapidly increasing supply of natural gas, according to an executive with a major energy company. Speaking at this week’s West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association[Read More…]
United Citizens for Coal launch Coal for Trump organization
Release from United Citizens for Coal: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Earlier this week, United Citizens for Coal launched Coal for Trump, an organization focused solely on the upcoming race for the presidency of the United States. “We believe Donald Trump offers real hope to our coalfield communities. He has said[Read More…]
Justice: Stop playing politics and remove $1.75 million sponsorship for Greenbrier Classic from state budget
Release from the Jim Justice Campaign: Tickets to PGA event will be free for all grounds badges CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, businessman Jim Justice called on the legislature and the Governor to remove the $1.75 million sponsorship for The Greenbrier Classic from the budget. For the $1.75 million[Read More…]
Bill Fouch funeral Sunday
Grant County Press, WVPA mainstay died Thursday William E. “Bill” Fouch, 71, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his home. Born April 6, 1945, in Martinsburg, he was the only child of the late George Fouch and Violet E. Fouch. Mr. Fouch graduated from Terra Alta High[Read More…]
Unique train trip highlights restoration in the Upper Shavers Fork River
CHEAT BRIDGE, W.Va. — Canaan Valley Institute (CVI) and the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad have partnered to offer a River Restoration Excursion Train Trip on Friday, June 3. This unique trip will allow passengers to see Shavers Fork as never before, with special stops to look at restoration sites on remote sections of the river.[Read More…]
Trump rally attracts many to Charleston
