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$150 million investment to reopen Weirton steel plant, create 600 jobs
WEIRTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice and Cleveland-Cliffs have announced a significant $150 million investment to reopen the recently closed steel plant in Weirton. This investment is expected to create 600 jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties. The plant, which was shut down in February, will be repurposed to produce steel for electric grid […]
Miner injured at southern West Virginia mine has died, governor says
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A coal miner who was injured at a southern West Virginia mine earlier this month has died, the state’s governor said Wednesday. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon, W.Va., died Wednesday morning from injuries suffered in a mining incident on July 12 at the Wyco Surface Mine in Raleigh County, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
Mountain State Spotlight hires development officer
Mountain State Spotlight has hired Lauren Hatcher as development officer, filling a key role in the organization’s plans for ambitious growth and financial sustainability that will give West Virginians the journalism they need. “We are thrilled to add Lauren and her experience and enthusiasm to our team,” Executive Director Sara Crickenberger said. “As we approach […] Mountain State Spotlight hires development officer appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Greenbrier East High School Band Given Highest Honor To Represent West Virginia
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – This year marks the 84th anniversary of the horrific attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It is a time-honored tradition to remember the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting America and its citizens with heartfelt ceremonies, honoring veterans and a grand parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. In an incredible […] The post Greenbrier East High School Band Given Highest Honor To Represent West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Master Gardeners prepare for State Fair of W.Va.
FAIRLEA W.Va. (WVDN) – Master Gardeners met at the Demonstration Garden to get things ready for “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The West Virginia State Fair opens in just three weeks, August 8-17, and for the Master Gardeners, a lot needs to happen to get things ready. Weeds need to be weeded, bloomed […] The post Master Gardeners prepare for State Fair of W.Va. appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice tours the Wheeling Streetscape Project
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice was in the Friendly City on Tuesday to discuss the progress being made on the Wheeling Streetscape project. The Women of Asphalt West Virginia invited the governor to tour the Wheeling Streetscape project on Tuesday and be the keynote speaker at their luncheon. In his speech, […]
Wheeling Park alum Rafael Cruz a part of Puerto Rico's coaching staff in Paris
More than 25 years have passed since Wheeling Park alum Rafael Cruz capped his high school hoops career as the state's player of the year, but his basketball journey continues to this day. After 21 years as a professional player in Puerto Rico, he's a coach these days. And soon,...
Faith Flanagan to Represent Wheeling at Long Island’s Best Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Wheeling, W. Va. - The 2024-2025 season will see the return of Women's Lacrosse to Wheeling University for the first time since the 2018-2019 season. Head Coach Faith Flanagan has taken the reigns to rebuild the program to its former glory and is out on the road finding the next generation of Cardinal players. On Wednesday, the Cardinal's leader will find herself in in Long Island, New York, representing the university at the Long Island's Best Girls Lacrosse Clinic.
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