Tourism industry reports more than 53,000 West Virginia jobs, one out of every 16 in the state WV Press Release Sharing DAVIS, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice this week joined more than 300 tourism-industry members to announce West Virginia’s best tourism year ever, with the industry’s economic impact exceeding[Read More…]
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Antero Resources making $4 million donation to WVU’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Pledge marks largest philanthropic gift in Antero’s history and serves as example of ‘Investing in the Next Generation’ WV Press Staff Report WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Antero Resources has pledged a $4 million donation to WVU’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. Paul Rady, president and[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito, colleagues introduce bill to raise minimum wage
Legislation would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $11 WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., this week joined Senators Mitt Romney , R-Utah, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, M.D. ,R-La., Susan Collins , R-Maine, and J.D. Vance , R-Ohio, to introduce the Higher Wages for[Read More…]
Wellsburg Bridge Nears Completion, Grand Opening Celebration Set
Four thousand tons of steel and concrete stretched over 1,893 feet will finally connect Wellsburg and Brilliant, OH, with grand opening of the Wellsburg Bridge Wednesday, Sept. 20.Gov. Jim Justice will cut the ribbon on the long-planned bridge which will drastically reduce travel time between the two communities, spur economic[Read More…]
Bethany College’s Enrollment Surge Continues for Second Straight Year
“Bethany is pleased to welcome to the ‘banks of the old Buffalo’ its largest incoming class in more than a decade,” says Bethany President Dr. Jamie Caridi, who attributes the growth to the successful execution and broad-based support for the College’s Strategic Plan Build for a Lifetime.“I am grateful to[Read More…]
WVNCC Announces New Board of Governors Chair
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) proudly announces Shelly Carenbauer as the new Chair of the College’s Board of Governors. Carenbauer, who previously served as vice chair, assumes the leadership role, succeeding David Artman. Carenbauer is a Commercial Banking Executive for Unified Bank.“I have had the pleasure of working with[Read More…]
Carol Ann Wisner
CAROL ANN WISNER, 78, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in her Wellsburg, WV home with her family by her side on Friday, September 8, 2023. Born November 20, 1944, in Wheeling, WV, Carol was a daughter of the late John and Harriet Marie (Bartz) Debnar,[Read More…]
Norma J. Yingst
NORMA J. YINGST, 92, of Weirton, WV passed Thursday, September 7, 2023 at home. She was born June 15, 1931 in Hollidays Cove, WV, daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Jaussand Fages. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Warren F. Yingst (2009);[Read More…]
Michael Clyde Zellar
MICHAEL CLYDE ZELLAR, 71, of Weirton, WV, a son, brother and uncle, life was tragically cut short due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. Michael passed away at UPMC Presbyterian on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1951, in[Read More…]
William Campbell “Bill” Saunders
WILLIAM CAMPBELL “BILL” SAUNDERS, 87, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Golden Oaks Room Board and Care. Born on June 18, 1936, in Colliers, WV, a son of the late Walter and Marguerite (Beck) Saunders. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death[Read More…]