Appalachian Heritage Lecture Series at Concord University Featuring Jay Chatman Presentation on State’s Coal Rush
Mr. Jay Chatman, President of the McDowell County Historical Society, will be the first presenter for the Appalachian Heritage Lecture Series sponsored by the J. Frank Marsh Library of Concord University. Chatman will tell the story of southern West Virginia during the 20th century coal rush. The program will be offered in the Library from […]
Postcards Sent to Remind WV Citizens They Are Eligible to Vote
A postcard to West Virginia citizens who are eligible to register to vote is set to be mailed out by Friday, according to West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner. A postcard will be mailed to 44,939 West Virginia residents who have been identified as eligible but not registered to vote. Citizens who receive a […]
Fall in Love with Downtown Morgantown Again
Main Street Morgantown (MSM) is “building a great place” to shop, dine and entertain in downtown Morgantown. MSM and the City of Morgantown are working together in many ways, including the façade program for downtown businesses. Both MSM and the City of Morgantown provided more than $20,000 for the program. The façade program will function […]
Voter File Clean-Up in West Virginia Hits 100,000
Secretary of State Mac Warner said today that he is very proud of the working partnership his administration has developed with the state’s 55 county clerks. Warner showcased that partnership at a recent conference with the county clerks by announcing more than 100,000 deceased, duplicate, outdated and convicted felon voter registrations have been removed from […]
Agreement Reached on Plan to Pass Federal Tax Savings to West Virginia American Water Customers
West Virginia American Water announced today that its customers will start seeing lower monthly bills as a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 if a joint stipulation filed this afternoon is approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The agreement was reached between West Virginia American Water, Public Service Commission […]
Mayor Rogers’ Special Announcement Unveiled at State of the City Address
At his State of the City Address, held Thursday, August 16th at the Old Opera House, Mayor Scott Rogers declared a special announcement for the “Historically Hip” city of Charles Town. The evening commenced with Jefferson High School JROTC performing the Posting of the Colors under the direction of Major Phil Suydam. Daryl Hennessy, Charles […]