FRANKLIN, W.Va. –West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin refused to authorize the Division of Corrections (DOC) to accept the NIOC Sugar Grove Naval Base. The Sugar Grove Naval Base had been awarded to the DOC after it had applied for ownership of the property to the United States General Services[Read More…]
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Manchin announces he will vote against Iran deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement announcing his final decision to vote against the Iran nuclear deal. “When this process began, I was supportive of the diplomatic efforts led by Secretaries Kerry and Moniz. I have always believed that to truly be a[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Sept. 4
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press’s business development specialist for West Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. KENTUCKY CLERK’S JAILING PAVES WAY FOR GAY MARRIAGE LICENSES Same-sex couples[Read More…]
PTT Global Chemical pledges $100 Million investment for ethane cracker
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Gov. John Kasich believes PTT Global Chemical is on third base and heading for home in terms of building its $5.7 billion ethane cracker in Belmont County. The Thailand-based firm on Thursday committed to spend $100 million of[Read More…]
Common Core debate comes to Huntington
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The debate surrounding Common Core standards in West Virginia was far from over Thursday night at Marshall University. A town hall meeting regarding Common Core provided the opportunity for about 100 people to submit questions to a panel of state and local teachers,[Read More…]
Energy prices cause continued revenue lag for state
By Pamela Pritt The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Low energy prices — while welcome for consumers — are causing headaches for state officials who are seeing revenue numbers continue to lag, mostly due to slow growth or no growth in natural gas and coal. Severance taxes are down 58 percent[Read More…]
The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg seeking advertising director
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. —˜The Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg, WV an 18,000 circulation Sunday, 14,000 Daily (AM) newspaper, published seven days a week, 365 days a year is seeking an Advertising Director. The newspaper provided the following information: We operate in a highly competitive market with three other daily newspapers and four network[Read More…]
Cheney addresses business leaders at The Greenbrier
By Tina Alvey The Register-Herald WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Addressing an assembly of business leaders at The Greenbrier, former Vice President Dick Cheney expressed great concern about the future of the planet, placing the blame firmly on the foreign policy failures of the current administration. “I see an increase in[Read More…]
Jackson’s Mill Jubilee offers family celebration
JACKSON’S MILL, W.Va. — A Central West Virginia family tradition is once again ready to welcome visitors when the 41st Annual Jackson’s Mill Jubilee kicks off today, Sept. 4, and continues this Labor Day Weekend. Organizers note the Jubilee takes place on the “beautiful rolling farmland of Lewis County, which was once home to Confederate Civil War General Stonewall Jackson[Read More…]
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia encourages travel throughout the state this holiday weekend
Showcases Real. Harpers Ferry vignette to encourage exploration of heritage and outdoor adventures Real. VIDEO: View CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia released the Real. Harpers Ferry vignette — the fifth in a series produced as part of the Real. campaign — to encourage exploration of our state’s rich history and[Read More…]
