CLARKSBURG — West Virginia’s construction industry continues to be among the most robust in the nation, with consistent additions of jobs over the last 12 months, according to data from the Associated General Contractors of America. ...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s unemployment rate in April was at the lowest level seen in the state for more than a decade, Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday. Justice said the month’s unemployment rate was just 4.2% — the ...
The oil and natural gas industries are increasing their efforts to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases, and West Virginia-based assets are working to make that happen. Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy ...
MORGANTOWN — Between potential for growth in the energy and manufacturing sectors, coupled with technology and federal government operations, there are plenty of sound investment opportunities in the Appalachian region despite its ...
Students in West Virginia are now able to apply for a new grant that will make tuition at some of the state’s public community college programs free. The WV Invests Grant, which was overwhelmingly approved by lawmakers this year in ...
CLARKSBURG — The Harrison County Economic Development Corporation was incorporated Feb. 18, 2015. The purposes of the Harrison County Economic Development Corporation shall be to promote, develop and advance the business prosperity and ...
BRIDGEPORT — Buffalo Wild Wings was packed to capacity Wednesday evening for the United Way of Harrison County’s annual Hot Wing Eating Contest. The contest, which featured 45 competitors representing dozens of local companies and ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Unemployment rates rose in 26 of West Virginia’s 55 counties in November. WorkForce West Virginia says jobless rates dropped in 21 counties and remained steady in eight others. Jefferson County’s ...
CLARKSBURG — After years of mismanagement and financial struggles, interim president and CEO Hal Green is working to revitalize the Harrison County YMCA. Green, who volunteered to lead the local nonprofit about six months ago, said he ...
CLARKSBURG — Toys “R” Us, Kmart and Sears are among the large retail stores to close their Harrison County locations recently. Elder-Beerman soon will join the list. While their storefronts remain empty for the time being, local ...
