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Wall Street needs to pay its fair share
I read with interest the letter by Congressman McKinley bemoaning the jobless recovery saying that " what's happening on Wall Street is not translating to Main Street across America." So true.
7 hrs ago | The Inter-Mountain
Cortland Acres residents chat with Sen. Manchin online
Stanley "Champ" Sedmock, a 13-year resident of Cortland Acres, may not have to wait long for U.S. Sen.
11 hrs ago | The Inter-Mountain
Smith says goodbye to D&E grads
Retiring Davis & Elkins College President G.T. "Buck" Smith got up close and personal with the 2013 graduates at the school's 104th annual commencement ceremonies Saturday.
Bee swarms seen, not to be feare...
Swarms of bees have been spotted in the Mid-Ohio Valley this spring, but this is not a problem, only part of the bees' cycle of life, say local beekeepers.
Big decision looms for W.Va. House
West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov.
Neighboring facilities in W.Va. differ on abortion
A crisis-pregnancy center that counsels women not to have abortions has moved next door to a health facility in Charleston that provides abortions.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has unveiled the official West Virginia sesquicentennial coin.
After 18 years, Boehm's last Keystone graduation is today
Keystone college Edward G. Boehm Jr., Ed.D., who makes a point of being able to address every Keystone College student by name, joins a game of whiffle ball on campus.
West Virginia track off and running
As expected, the Weir High and Oak Glen girls battled for the 4x800 title and a Golden Bear won the boys long jump.
Business people, Friday, May 17
Ryan Kent has joined the Bowles Rice LLP law firm as an associate practicing in the areas of energy, oil, natural gas, real estate, and tax law.
'Common Valor' tells stories of uncommon men, women
It's a chance to peek into the lives of the brave men and women from West Virginia who have served in the military throughout the years.
W.Va., U.S. see slight declines in unemployment rates
West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined four-tenths of a percentage point to 6.6 percent in April compared to 7.2 percent in March, according to a report from WorkForce West Virginia.
W.Va. State names new presidents chief of staff
Schumaker will serve as a liaison with the university's Board of Governors. She also will provide support and handle event planning for the President Office's. INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- West Virginia State University has named Ashley Schumaker as the president's chief of staff and special assistant.
Easing the Time-frames: W.Va. Relaxes the Time in which Employer Must Pay Discharged Employees
Because of recently-enacted changes to the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act, West Virginia employers will have more time to pay final wages to discharged employees.
Nuclear gauge that fell off Chambersburg company's truck found in Maryland
The nuclear gauge that fell off a truck on Interstate 81 earlier this month has turned up undamaged in Maryland, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced today.
The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...
Droop superintendent briefs Historical Society on sesquicentennial plans
It's hard to imagine a battle breaking out in peaceful Pocahontas County. But that's just what happened 150 years ago, when Union troops stormed out of Beverly to attack Lewisburg and points south.
W.Va. lawmakers will not seek House speaker role
House Del. Randy Swartzmiller announced Thursday that he would not seek the House speaker role when current House Speaker Rich Thompson resigns from the West Virginia Legislature to join Gov.
Gaylene Miller: Medicaid expansion a positive step for West Virginias uninsured
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin expanded West Virginians' access to affordable, essential health coverage with his decision to join 25 other governors in supporting the expansion of Medicaid eligibility in their states.
The settlers of northwestern Virginia did not own slaves; they were not highly educated as a rule, nor did they have exceptional wealth, but simply wanted to improve their lives.
150 Reasons to Love West Virginia
The birthday is but a notice on the door. "Congrats," it reads. "You've made it this far.