By CHARLES YOUNG NCWV Media CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Following several years of planning, the developers of a natural-gas-fired power plant planned for a site in Clarksburg’s Montpelier Addition hope to begin construction this summer. The plant will be West Virginia’s first gas-fired facility. A firm date for the start of[Read More…]
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Eastern Panhandle among best for business growth in W.Va.
By BREANNA FRANCIS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County saw the seventh highest growth in business in West Virginia last year, ranking No. 7 among 55 other counties, with Jefferson and Morgan counties close behind. The business growth analysis conducted by Business Statistics Database found that from Feb. 28,[Read More…]
WVU Board begins process to extend President Gee’s contract
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Board of Governors began the process Friday of a state-mandated periodic evaluation of President Gordon Gee, and also set guidelines for a possible renewal of his contract beyond its June 30, 2021 expiration. While the state mandates evaluation of presidents every[Read More…]
Pre-candidates for West Virginia governor bring in donations
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The candidate filing period is 10 months away, but potential candidates are already raising money in anticipation of becoming the next governor of West Virginia. Pre-candidates for office had between March 30 and April 5 to turn in[Read More…]
National report lists many West Virginia bridges in poor condition
By MEGAN OSBORNE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A national report has indicated 47,052 bridges in the United States are in poor condition, and West Virginia is ranked high for the number of structurally deficient bridges in its inventory compared to other states. The annual report, done by the American[Read More…]
Border closure could have adverse effects on WV automotive industry
By REBECCA CARBALLO Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As President Donald Trump continues to consider closing the United States’ border with Mexico, West Virginia business owners and industry advocates worry about the effect it could have on the state’s automotive sector. Trump tweeted in late March he was considering a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, April 15
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 15, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘IT HAS TO STOP’ Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota says she’s faced increased death threats[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice announces $3.43M grant for McDowell
By EMILY D. COPPOLA Times West Virginian WELCH, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced Thursday the award of $3.43 million in federal funding for broadband, water and sewage projects in McDowell County. “Today we’re giving away a bunch of money down here and that’s really good stuff,” Justice said during a[Read More…]
WVU Board of Governors to vote on tuition Friday
By JOE SEVERINO The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Board of Governors will vote Friday morning on an unspecified tuition increase for the next academic year. First reported by the Charleston Gazette-Mail, the WVU BOG will vote in its regular meeting whether or not to raise tuition for[Read More…]
