By Fred Pace, The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A landmark “skyscraper” in downtown Huntington has been sold. The Coal Exchange Building at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 11th Street sold for $500,000 during a public auction Thursday in the lobby on the ground floor of the historic[Read More…]
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W.Va. Gov. Justice releases statement on possible OVMC closure in Wheeling, W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling announced plans to close in October. “I have directed members of my administration to dig deep to see what kind of help the State can offer to try to stop Ohio Valley Medical Center[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Cramer introduce resolution honoring battling of the Bulge 75th Anniversary
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced a resolution to honor the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. “Now therefore be it resolved,” the resolution states, “that the Senate commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Aug. 9
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. STORMS BREW AHEAD OF TRUMP’S GOLF HOLIDAY With his poll numbers stalled[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Partners to sign compact to help grow W.Va. Aerospace Industry
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) along with officials from Marshall University, Yeager Airport and the West Virginia Department of Commerce will sign an Aerospace Partnership Compact to drive educational and economic advances in West Virginia on Friday at 11 a.m. WHAT: West Virginia[Read More…]
State Fair of West Virginia opens today with WVDA taking active role
Press Release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Fair of West Virginia is set to begin today in Fairlea, W.Va., and will run until Saturday, Aug. 17. This year, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will once again be hosting the West Virginia[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce funding to support displaced workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $303,369 to support a West Virginia University (WVU) project that would transition workers to develop digital skills in regional areas where traditional industries have left. Funding is provided[Read More…]
Natural gas pipeline work ongoing around downtown Wheeling, W.Va.
By ALEX MEYER, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — Work to replace pipes carrying natural gas underneath downtown Wheeling streets is ongoing at a section of Market Street, with more projects set to continue through mid-September. A company contracted by Mountaineer Gas began work last week to install new pipelines underneath[Read More…]
