West Virginia retailers are hoping for a big weekend with the annual Sales Tax Holiday. “I think shoppers across the state will see great deals on items that have been specifically ordered and well-stocked, that from” West Virginia Retailers Association President Bridget Lambert. The holiday is aimed to take advantage of the approaching school year. … Read more
Students who attend Verdunville Elementary School in Logan County will now start the school year at a different school. Logan County Schools Superintendent George Aulenbacher recommended during a community meeting Thursday evening that the school temporarily close due to structural issues after a rock slide in April that forced school to close for several weeks. … Read more
Mountaineer Gas has filed rate adjustment requests with state regulators that would increase monthly bills for residential customers.The company has proposed a change in purchased gas cost rates and monthly pipeline demand changes, resulting in a monthly increase of about $12.51, or 15.56% beginning Nov. 1, according to a news release from the company.The news … Read more
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has made plans to visit West Virginia next month to speak on current economics. He has scheduled three stops on his Fighting Oligarchy Tour to discuss how to handle the power and influence of corporate interests in America: Sanders has long taken issue with the country’s top wealthy elites and their … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he will call for a special legislative session to deal with major issues, including the Public Employees Insurance Agency, but he’s still not sure when. The governor was in Pleasants County Friday to announce $16 million in state help for water infrastructure projects in several counties. Morrisey reported West Virginia ended … Read more
A new pilot program for veterans is coming to Huntington. The city is teaming up with the Veterans Affairs Administration in an effort to eliminate veteran homelessness. The VA Homeless Veterans Surge Event kicked off “Mission Zero” as the program aims to connect unsheltered veterans with resources like behavioral and physical health care and essential … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginians can save money on school items and necessities with its annual back-to-school tax-free weekend Aug. 1-4. Over the four-day tax holiday, West Virginians can save an estimated $3.4 million when shopping for the upcoming school year. These items include certain clothing, electronics, instruction material, school supplies and sports … Read more
The Kanawha County Day Report Center held an open house this week to showcase new classes and the accomplishments of several people who have worked through their addictions. Mark Kinder is the new director of the program that gives those battling addiction a chance to overcome their struggles. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey helped … Read more
Marshall University introduced Gerald Harrison as the the institution’s 23rd athletic director this week. Marshall University president Brad D. Smith introduced Harrison at a press conference, outlining leadership traits that were assessed during a lengthy search for the position, including strategic thinking, goal setting and the ability to build a high-performance culture. Harrison has more … Read more
An order from state regulators aims to speed up the process of rolling out broadband in West Virginia. Providers will be able to use temporary attachments on existing utility poles to bring broadband service to customers, according to a ruling from the West Virginia Public Service Commission. WCHS TV said the ruling requires power companies … Read more