Friday, May 24 2013 3:58 AM EDT2013-05-24 07:58:41 GMT
A cold front sweeping through keeps some scattered showers and a few storms in the forecast tonight. Lows tonight will fall to near 50 degrees. Some showers linger Friday morning, then clearing out and
Friday, May 24 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:34:12 GMT
West Virginia transportation officials already are making plans for the expected rush of traffic during the inaugural 10-day National Boy Scout Jamboree in July.
West Virginia transportation officials already are making plans for the expected rush of traffic during the inaugural 10-day National Boy Scout Jamboree in July.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:40 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:40:25 GMT
The BBB issued a news release Wednesday, offering tips to help donors make sound decisions and avoid scams following natural disasters in Oklahoma and Texas.
The BBB issued a news release Wednesday, offering tips to help donors make sound decisions and avoid scams following natural disasters in Oklahoma and Texas.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:49:21 GMT
FAIRMONT, WV – The Community and Technical College System of West Virginia (WVCTCS) will announce the launch of the Appalachian Petroleum Technology Training Center at the Robert H. Mollohan Center at
The Community and Technical College System of West Virginia (WVCTCS) will announce the launch of the Appalachian Petroleum Technology Training Center at the Robert H. Mollohan Center at the I-79 Technology Park.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:13:02 GMT
The document offers best practices for the process used by pipeline companies to install pipelines under highways, railroads and bodies of water in instances where trenching is not feasible.
The document offers best practices for the process used by pipeline companies to install pipelines under highways, railroads and bodies of water in instances where trenching is not feasible.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:07:20 GMT
New study documents benefits of coal exports for state and national economies. Exports hit 107 million tons in 2011 and a record 126 million tons in 2012; 105 million tons is projected for 2013.
New study documents benefits of coal exports for state and national economies. Exports hit 107 million tons in 2011 and a record 126 million tons in 2012; 105 million tons is projected for 2013.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:09:14 GMT
Lewisburg City Council passed a resolution May 21 opposing Mon Power's $1 billion proposal to buy the Harrison power plant; Morgantown council's resolution expresses concern.
Lewisburg City Council passed a resolution May 21 opposing Mon Power's $1 billion proposal to buy the Harrison power plant; Morgantown council's resolution expresses concern.
Arch Coal announced that Russ Lorince will join Arch Coal as vice president of external affairs for the eastern division, based in Morgantown.
Lorince's duties will include dealing with state government affairs, community relations and regional communications.
"We are very pleased to have Russ join the Arch team," said Deck S. Slone, senior vice president of strategy and public policy. "With his strong ties to West Virginia and the region, his extensive energy background, and his exceptional communications skills, Russ will be a great asset and a great company representative. We look forward to working closely with Russ in ways that benefit all of our stakeholders throughout the region."
Lorince has served as director of economic development at West Virginia University and Allegheny Energy. He is currently chairman of TechConnect WV and serves on the board of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Vision Shared, the Monongalia County Development Authority, the Morgantown Area Economic Partnership and Mylan Park.
He has also bee president of the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association and the West Virginia Economic Development Council.