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Fayette County Pushes Forward with Buc-ee's Project, Tax Incentives and $15M Loan Approved to Boost Memphis-Area Economy
The Fayette County Industrial Development Board has officially greenlit tax incentives for constructing a Buc-ee’s travel center. With the approval of a 20-year tax increment financing, the infrastructure costs amount to $17 million for necessary improvements like roads, water, and sewer systems. As reported by Action News 5, Fayette County Mayor Rhea Taylor confirmed the move: "The Fayette County Industrial Development Board passed a resolution to issue a note for a TIF for Buc-ee’s Family Travel Center in Gallaway at Exit 28.”
Behind the scenes of back to school in Fayette County
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — Parents in Fayette County send their kids back to school on August 14, 2024 and those students are walking into not only a new school year, but new changes to their educational experience as well. The first day of school is usually a mix of excitement and anxiety for kids […]
Mt. Hope Municipal Stadium gets a name change
MT. HOPE, WV (WVNS) — The iconic Mt. Hope Municipal Stadium has received a name change honoring one of the small town’s sports heroes. The stadium will now be known as the Lonnie Warwick-Mt. Hope Municipal Stadium, paying homage to Lonnie Warwick, a Mt. Hope hero and former Minnesota Vikings linebacker. “It makes me feel […]
Fayetteville-based Clem’s Grille makes long awaited debut at State Fair
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – A Fayetteville business is making its debut at the State Fair of West Virginia this year. Clem’s Grille is serving up hot quesadillas, wraps, wings and fried ravioli bites for the first time ever at the State Fair of West Virginia. Owner Craig Clemens said they have been waiting for 18 […]
WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that two early firearms seasons for black bear are set to open Aug. 31 and Oct. 5 and reminded hunters to get ready by purchasing their license and stamps. The first early season will be open Aug. 31 to Sept. 8 in […] The post WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Kanawha County Trick-or-Treat times, date announced
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details regarding upcoming Kanawha County Trick-or-Treat festivities have been announced by city officials. With over a month of summer still yet to pass, members of local leadership in many areas are already looking ahead to the fall months. Kanawha County recently made the announcement that Trick-or-Treat festivities are set to […]
Oak Hill to host Clean Up Day next week
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The city of Oak Hill is inviting residents to join the effort to make the town cleaner and more beautiful at the upcoming Oak Hill Clean Up Day on August 22, 2024. This event, which will take place rain or shine, is organized with the support of the WV Community […]
Oak Hill invites community to participate in Community Clean Up on August 22
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- The City of Oak Hill is asking the community to help make it a cleaner and more beautiful place to live. Oak Hill is hosting a clean-up day with support from the WV Community Development Hub on Thursday, August 22. Volunteers will meet at the amphitheater...
City Council members urge transparency, eschew executive session for Fruits of Labor lease discussion
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The oft-revisited issue of a Fruits of Labor lease emerged yet again at Tuesday evening’s meeting of Beckley City Council, with council members insisting that the issue be addressed before the public as opposed to during a private executive session discussion. Council member, Natalie Coots stated that the issue had been […]
Training gets underway to make Kanawha County School’s electric buses be road-ready
NITRO, W.Va. — A bit of training underway in Nitro Thursday for Kanawha County School’s new electric buses that will be hitting the road tomorrow morning for the first day of school. First responders from Nitro, St. Albans and Cross Lanes came together for the training at the...
Kanawha County launches safe driving awareness program ahead of back-to-school
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County Schools are back in session on Friday, and first responders are once again asking drivers to make sure they slow down. Law enforcement agencies around the county are beefing up patrol with more squad cars and ambulances in school zones. Kanawha County Sheriff Mike Rutherford says through the […]
Herbert Hoover students build desks for Kanawha County Board of Education
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Some Kanawha County students are in the middle of a woodworking project – building new desks for the Board of Education. Students from Herbert Hoover High School are working on the desks, which are still under construction. Kanawha County Board of Education employees will be using the desks during their […]
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