WVHD Fund Supports Community Development Initiative $1 million available to take down blighted, dangerous structures CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the Fayette County Beautification Committee demolishes a dilapidated, abandoned structure, those living near the site often tell them of others in the area that should meet the same fate. “Every time one[Read More…]
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Bluestone calling back 200 union miners at idled mines
LEWISBURG, W.Va — Bluestone Resources Inc. will be calling back to work 200 UMWA workers at the Coal Mountain complex in Wyoming County and Red Fox complex in McDowell County. The announcement came today from Jim Justice, who recently purchased the mining sites back from the Russian company, Mechel OAO, and[Read More…]
Smaller charities to spend less, help more thanks to new law
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new West Virginia state law that will save smaller charities money by not requiring a costly audit goes into effect today. Prior to today a charity would have to complete a full audit if its contributions totaled $200,000. The new law increases the threshold to $500,000 and[Read More…]
Video looks at benefits of ‘mothballing’ historic W.Va. buildings
ELKINS, W.Va. — The benefits of “mothballing” old buildings to sustain them for use at a later date is outlined in the most recent video released by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to help communities manage their resources. Filmed in the coal-mining community of Helen, in southern West Virginia, the video — part of a[Read More…]
W.Va. drivers can now use digital proof of insurance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia drivers will now have the option to show digital proof of insurance. The new law takes effect June 11. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature during the 2015 regular session, the new law (S.B. 273) gives motorists the option to show digital proof of insurance. Many[Read More…]
Register-Herald of Beckley looking for sports reporter
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Register-Herald, a daily newspaper in Beckley, W.Va., is looking for a full-time sports writer to cover everything from high school sports to the PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic. The ideal candidate will have experience writing on deadline and covering a wide variety of sports. Pagination and multi-media[Read More…]
This week in West Virginia history: June 17-23
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. June 17, 1813: General Thomas Maley Harris was born at present Harrisville. He rose to prominence after the Civil War, when he served on the military commission that tried conspirators who acted with John Wilkes[Read More…]
SBA, AARP announce “Summer of Encore Mentoring”
Events target entrepreneurs Age 50 and Older WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are partnering to host “Summer of Encore Mentoring” educational events for older Americans who want to start or expand small businesses. These local events will take place during the months of June, July and August.[Read More…]
Register-Herald NIE auction features two vehicles
Newspapers in Education Flea Market and Auction funds school programs By Cody Neff REGISTER-HERALD REPORTER BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two vehicles are among the goodies being auctioned off at the Newspapers in Education Flea Market and Auction that is coming to Marquee Cinemas in Beckley on Saturday at 8 a.m. The auction[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, June 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, June 5, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. CHINA RESPONDS TO HACKING ACCUSATIONS The foreign ministry[Read More…]