West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held a virtual public hearing on the proposed repeal of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units on July 8. Chris Hamilton, President of the WV Coal Association, offered the following comments in[Read More…]

WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To build a modern-day electrical grid with the flexibility and resilience to handle ebbing and flowing energy sources like solar and wind power, West Virginia University engineers have designed and successfully tested a fuel cell that can switch between storing or making electricity and also generate hydrogen[Read More…]

Complements the Public-Access Paved Bicycle Pump Track Opened in March 2024 West Virginia Press Association FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito joined local leaders on July 7 for a ribbon cutting and community celebration of the new Fayetteville Town Park Bike Skills Area. This outdoor recreation project complements[Read More…]

The new restaurant, opening July 15, is the brand’s second location in West Virginia  West Virginia Press Association ST. MARYS, W.Va. — Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is hosting a grand opening July 15 at the brand’s new franchise location at 1006 2nd St., Unit C, in St. Marys, W.Va.[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Coal Association welcomed the final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) by Congress and its anticipated signing by President Trump. The legislation marks an important step toward restoring balance and accountability in American energy policy. “For years, the coal[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A University of Charleston assistant professor will be one of 15 educators selected to take part in an international professional development initiative.  Sarah Gallagher, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Charleston, will participate in the Transatlantic Outreach Program Study Tour for[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — Student entrepreneur Keatley Michael entered her business idea for ParTee Rentals – a mobile mini golf course for events — last Fall in the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition hosted by the West Virginia Hive Network. Her business concept resonated with[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia, the largest producer of metallurgical coal in the nation, is set to benefit from a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that expands a tax credit to include “met” coal production and usage as a “critical mineral” used in[Read More…]

Travelers welcomed to experience a screen-free summer in the Mountain State West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced the addition of two new Almost Heaven swings – one in Jackson County at Cedar Lakes Conference Center and the other in Roane County[Read More…]

Economic and Community Development Investments, Jobs, Training and Planning West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), and its entrepreneurial program the WV Hive, recently issued its inaugural 2024 Regional Impact Report showcasing its substantial accomplishments throughout the New River Gorge Region and[Read More…]