MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Residents wanting politics with their breakfast won’t want to miss the Morgantown Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast with U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., Tuesday, June 30. Chamber organizers are hosting the event at 8 a.m. on June 30 at the Ramada Inn in Morgantown. Congressman McKinley will[Read More…]
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WV Housing Development Fund supporting removal of dilapidated structures
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…]
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…]
2015 ‘Teaming to Win’ conference offers panel of leaders
DAVIS, W.Va. – ‘Teaming to Win’ works to advance and improve small business prospects in West Virginia. When the 2015 ‘Teaming to Win’ conference starts at noon on Wednesday at the Canaan Valley State Park & Conference Center in Davis, participants will have the opportunity to hear national speakers and leaders and take advantage of[Read More…]
Alliance promotes auction of endangered W.Va. buildings
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is promoting the auction of three buildings formerly slated for demolition in an endangered historic district that may soon become home to a new southern campus for West Virginia University. The availability of grants and tax credits for historic properties and[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Jenkins: Funding for rural veterans programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., has announced his efforts to help secure full funding for rural health programs for veterans in a House-passed appropriations bill. The Veterans Affairs Department would receive $250 million for the Office of Rural Health to improve the quality of care for the[Read More…]
Vendor spaces approach capacity at outdoor Beckley market
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Scheduled to open Saturday morning, the second bi-monthly Neville Street Market is already approaching vendor capacity, and organizers predict that it will soon expand to include additional streets. Proceeds from vendor fees for Saturday’s event will got to support programs at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Beckley, and market organizers are similarly[Read More…]
First commercial raft trip on New River this Thursday
OAK HILL, W.Va. — The first commercial whitewater rafting trip of spring 2015 on the New River has been scheduled for Thursday, March 12, though because of high water fed by recent heavy snows officials at ACE Adventure Resort are not yet sure of its departure time. The trip is expected to end at[Read More…]
Manchin, Burr bill looks at veteran homelessness
NOTE — Release from Sen. Joe Manchin’s Office: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015. This legislation would build on existing homeless veterans programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by investing in established programs that are proven to[Read More…]
WV House: Delegates pass veto override of Pain Capable Unborn Protection Act
Editor’s Note: The following is a release from the W.Va. House of Delegates. It is shared as a service to our member newspapers. It is not a news article from our newspapers: — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today the West Virginia House of Delegates passed a veto override of H.B. 2568, the Pain Capable Unborn Protection[Read More…]
