By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer WILLOW ISLAND, W.Va.— Gov. Jim Justice called stories citing a lawsuit between one of his companies and FirstEnergy Solutions, the owners of Pleasants Power Station, an attack on his honor during a bill signing Tuesday for a $12.5 million tax break to keep[Read More…]
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Roadwork projects slated: Mowing, patching and ditching planned for all W.Va. counties
By Charles Boothe for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Hundreds of mowing, patching and ditching projects are slated in Mercer County for the remainder of the year, according to the state Department of Transportation (DOT). A list of the projects was released Tuesday by DOT as the “next[Read More…]
Logan BOE tax collections down nearly $3 million
By Dylan Vidovich for The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — The annual tax revenue numbers for the Logan County Board of Education were recently released, and they are down nearly $3 million from last year. In fiscal year 2018-19, total tax revenues for Logan County Schools was $18,157,780.22, which was[Read More…]
Fun with Energy Express in Williamson, W.Va.
From the Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Energy Express is a statewide eight-week summer program that focuses on reading and nutrition for children living in low-income communities. Energy Express goals are to enhance or maintain reading levels through read aloud, one-on-one reading, creative art, drama and vocabulary. Children are[Read More…]
Jenkins family gives $25,000 to Stockert Youth Center in W.Va.
By Amanda Hayes for The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The largest contribution to date to Stockert Youth and Community Center’s proposed multipurpose gymnasium was celebrated Tuesday with the very kids the facility will benefit. John Jenkins, president of Jenkins Automotive which includes Jenkins Ford in Buckhannon and Jenkins Subaru-Hyundai in[Read More…]
W.Va. substance abuse pilot transportation program set to launch in October
By Amanda Larch fo The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A one-year pilot program that will provide transportation for those recovering from substance use disorder is set to begin this October, officials said Tuesday. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) invested more than $215,000 into the program, with goals to improve transportation[Read More…]
Some West Virginians to get a tax break in 2020
From the Logan Banner WEST VIRGINIA— Good news for those West Virginians who receive Social Security benefits: Beginning in 2020, many will be getting a tax break. The 2019 legislative session passed a law that allows 35% of a person’s 2020 Social Security benefits to avoid income taxes. For this[Read More…]
W.Va. bets big on plastics, and on backing of Trump administration
By Keith Schneider For Pro Publica WEST VIRGINIA — West Virginia’s industrial might has faded, but as 2020 approaches, the state has two resources that could be crucial to President Donald Trump as he seeks reelection and tries to make good on his pledge of “American energy dominance” — Republican[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, July 31
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. Warren, Sanders clash with moderate Democrats in debate Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)[Read More…]