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Bridgeport Fire Department Offers Fire Safety Class for Residents
Bridgeport Fire Department Offers Fire Safety Class for Residents
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:40 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:40:27 GMT
The residents learned the importance of having smoke detectors in the house, and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
The residents learned the importance of having smoke detectors in the house, and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
UHC Hosts History Alive! Exhibit for Sesquicentennial
UHC Hosts History Alive! Exhibit for Sesquicentennial
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:32:08 GMT
A Stonewall Jackson impersonator explained his role in West Virginia's statehood.
A Stonewall Jackson impersonator explained his role in West Virginia's statehood.
Morgantown City Council Approves Ordinances to Increase Parking
Morgantown City Council Approves Ordinances to Increase Parking
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:29:12 GMT
The new ordinances will clear up the language to include information and rules concerning gated parking lots and facilities, and include pull ticket facilities.
The new ordinances will clear up the language to include information and rules concerning gated parking lots and facilities, and include pull ticket facilities.
Lewis County Churches Helping To Keep Kids Full
Lewis County Churches Helping To Keep Kids Full
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:17:37 GMT
After reading about how other churches were providing better nutrition for school students in the area, Reverend Carolyn Nettles wanted to see what her church, Stone Coal United Methodist, could do to help.
After reading about how other churches were providing better nutrition for school students in the area, Reverend Carolyn Nettles wanted to see what her church, Stone Coal United Methodist, could do to help.
Marion County Teen Thanks 'Paws 4 People' For Changing His Life
Marion County Teen Thanks 'Paws 4 People' For Changing His Life
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:56:54 GMT
We have all heard the saying, "A dog is a man's best friend." You may never know how true that statement is until you meet a dog that comes from the program "Paws 4 People."
We have all heard the saying, "A dog is a man's best friend." You may never know how true that statement is until you meet a dog that comes from the program "Paws 4 People."

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Sesquicentennial Cake a Labor of Love
Sesquicentennial Cake a Labor of Love
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:16:11 GMT
The West Virginia Sesquicentennial cake will make an impact on the celebration, clocking in at 8 feet long and 40 inches tall.
The West Virginia Sesquicentennial cake will make an impact on the celebration, clocking in at 8 feet long and 40 inches tall.
Champion earnings improve despite net loss
Champion earnings improve despite net loss
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:32:21 GMT
Champion Industries Inc. on June 14 announced a reduced second quarter 2013 net loss from continuing operations of $700,000, compared to a$21.0 million for the quarter last year.
HUNTINGTON, WV — Champion Industries Inc. on June 14 announced a reduced second quarter 2013 net loss from continuing operations of $700,000, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $21.0 million for the quarter that ended April 30, 2012.
WV billionaire's coal struggles irk business owners
WV billionaire's coal struggles irking business owners
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 8:04 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:04:51 GMT
Worth an estimated $1.7 billion, Jim Justice is a prominent member of Lewisburg, but his coal operations are struggling as business owners have filed at least nine lawsuits since late 2011.
Worth an estimated $1.7 billion, Jim Justice is a prominent member of Lewisburg, but his coal operations are struggling as business owners have filed at least nine lawsuits since late 2011.
US factory output rises just 0.1 percent in May
US factory output rises just 0.1 percent in May
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-06-16 16:15:03 GMT
Factories produced more autos, computers and wood products last month, offsetting declines in the production of furniture and primary metals.
Factories produced more autos, computers and wood products last month, offsetting declines in the production of furniture and primary metals.
SBA to show entrepreneurs power of social media
SBA to show entrepreneurs power of social media
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-06-16 16:15:02 GMT
As part of Small Business Week, the SBA will host a series of Google+ Hangouts to show small business leaders the importance of social media.
As part of Small Business Week, the SBA will host a series of Google+ Hangouts to show small business leaders the importance of social media.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Unemployment rates fell in 33 of West Virginia's 55 counties in October.

WorkForce West Virginia said Friday that 17 counties reported jobless rate increases, while rates were unchanged in five counties.

Monongalia County has the lowest rate in the state at 4.3 percent. Clay County's 13.5 percent rate is the highest.

West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.5 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from September's rate.

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