Governor asking for prayer at 11 a.m. on Memorial Day CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In keeping with presidential proclamation, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has ordered all U.S. and State Flags on all state-owned facilities be lowered to half-staff from dawn until dusk, Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of Memorial Day.[Read More…]
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Memorial Day Weekend motorists to encounter road construction, rough conditions
State has hotline to report dangerous conditions, barrel issues CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Motorists enjoying the Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of Summer are encountering road construction, paving crews, potholes and rough road conditions. While orange barrels and cones decorate many sections of highways, other sections of road still need[Read More…]
Register-Herald in Beckley looking for online editor
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Register-Herald, a leading daily newspaper in southern West Virginia, is seeking an online editor. The 16,500-circulation Register-Herald is located in Beckley, the business and medical hub for the region. “Duties will include curating our website and social media operations. The successful candidate must be proficient in all aspects[Read More…]
Natural gas industry donates $590,000 to modernize Tyler County records system
MIDDLEBOURNE, W.Va. – The West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association (WVONGA) has donated more than $590,000 to the Tyler County Commission to upgrade and modernize the county’s records system and make it available online. According to Nicholas (Corky) DeMarco, executive director of WVONGA, “Our organization is grateful for the[Read More…]
Downtown Beckley to host grant program for historic landmarks
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Many buildings in downtown Beckley’s national historic district qualify for grant funding for rehabilitation, says a spokesman for the Downtown Beckley Business Association, which is hosting state representatives to address eligibility at its July 2 meeting.Up to 50 percent of the cost of repairs for roofs, foundations and other priority development projects[Read More…]
Cass Scenic Railroad opens 2015 season this week
CASS, W.Va. – The Cass Scenic Railroad has opened for the 2015 season. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad made the announcement this week. The 2015 opening marks the first season the Cass Scenic Railroad, an iconic state attraction, will be operated by a private sector company. Excursion schedules will be similar to[Read More…]
Thursday’s West Side Block Party result of Police, Development Center par
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Side of Charleston more often than not gets branded as the negative news side of town, but Thursday’s West Side Block Party is one big effort to get people talking positively and looking towards the future. The block party, which is open to the public —[Read More…]
Charleston Civic Center’s new LED lights reducing power usage by 75 percent
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With your next sporting event or concert at the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum, officials say you can expect “crisp” lighting and clearer viewing for televised programming. The Charleston Civic Center and Ephesus Lighting, the leader in high-output LED lighting in sports and entertainment venues, Friday unveiled a new high-output LED[Read More…]
Facebook votes could earn Read Aloud West Virginia $25,000
Crowd-sourced philanthropic initiative lets communities determine grant funding CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Votes on Facebook can help Read Aloud West Virginia bring $25,000 to the Mountain State. Read Aloud West Virginia has been selected by the State Farm Youth Advisory Board (YAB) as a top 200 cause in the nation in the[Read More…]
Charleston Civic Center Coliseum switches to Ephesus LED lighting
Multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility reducing energy consumption more than 75 percent with LED lighting . CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Civic Center Coliseum and Ephesus Lighting, the leader in high-output LED lighting in sports and entertainment venues, Friday will unveil a new high-output LED lighting system as part of the facility’s overall renovation project.[Read More…]
