LEWISBURG, W.VA. — From the late ’70s through the early ’90s, it was nearly impossible to listen to the radio without hearing the familiar sounds of Foreigner. Even today, hearing even a small snippet of classics including “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” and the band’s[Read More…]
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Contractors Association of W.Va. elects new officers
Flesher to head the Contractors Association of West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Daniel B. Flesher, president of Trimble Engineers and Constructors, Inc., Morgantown, was elected president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia at the association’s Annual Meeting held July 10-13 at The Greenbrier. Flesher replaced Phil Weser, president and CEO of March-Westin Company, Inc., Morgantown, who will serve on[Read More…]
Mooney, Casey participating in WV Business & Industry Council forum Thursday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Second District congressional candidates Alex Mooney (R) and Nick Casey (D) will jointly participate in a candidate forum from 10:30 a.m. – noon, on Thursday, July 24, 2014. The event is being conducted by the West Virginia Business & Industry Council (BIC) and will take place in[Read More…]
Summer sun means ultraviolet dangers; T-shirts are little help
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Did you know that the average T-shirt has a lower than 15 SPF rating when talking about protecting your child from harmful UV rays? It takes only 15 minutes for sun to damage your skin. And cases of skin cancer top the list of cancers nationally, with 20% of Americans and roughly as many West[Read More…]
Alpha Natural Resources’ vice president to chair VCEA
LEBANON, Va. — Donald “Donnie” Ratliff has been named the new chairman of the Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance Inc. Ratliff, Alpha Natural Resources’ vice president of state governmental affairs for Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Wyoming, assumed the new post with VCEA effective in June. Prior to that, he served on the VCEA board. VCEA is a non-profit[Read More…]
‘Brew Skies Festival’ features live music and W.Va. microbrew
THOMAS, W.Va. – Fans of live music and West Virginia craft beers will again have the chance to experience both at the third annual “Brew Skies Festival” Friday and Saturday, July 25th & 26th, at Canaan Valley State Park. Sponsored by Mountain State Brewing Co. in Thomas, WV, the festival features a[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin: DMV online initiative helping West Virginians
By Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin CHARLESTON, W.Va — Technology changes the way we do many things, from communicating with each other to paying bills. It also provides opportunity for government – especially state government – to be more efficient and accessible to its citizens. With this in mind, the West[Read More…]
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond discuss the state of girls in our region
Panelist gave their views on how to create the next generation of female leaders CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council (GSBDC) gathered an assembly of female leaders in education, politics, business and the community to share their knowledge and provide their input on the potential opportunities[Read More…]
Sen. Rockefeller looks at role of advanced communications technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is working to make sure communications systems keep West Virginians safe and connected during emergencies like the 2012 derecho. Rockefeller this week sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) which requested[Read More…]
Out-of-state cash fueling Mooney’s run
CHARLES TOWN, W.VA. – Conservative Alex X. Mooney notes on his website the “continued momentum” for his campaign for Congress, and the fact that he’s raised more money than his fellow Republicans combined. But what Mooney doesn’t tout is how little of his campaign income is coming from West Virginia[Read More…]