Governor Tomblin Addresses West Virginians on Long-term Flooding Recovery Efforts
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today provided an update on long-term recovery efforts as West Virginians in impacted counties work to get back on their feet after recent devastating floods. Â This update came as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted public assistance – which supports communities through funding for the state and local governments and […]
More Then 3,500 Students Awarded PROMISE Scholarship for Class of 2016
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission today announced that more than 3,500 students who graduated from high school this year have been awarded PROMISE Scholarships, annual awards of up to $4,750 they can use beginning this fall toward tuition and fees at colleges and universities in West Virginia. Students are receiving award letters in […]
West Virginia Electric Corporation Appoints Frank D’Amico New President
West Virginia Electric Corporation recently appointed Frank D’Amico to president. D’Amico began his career with West Virginia Electric in June of 1969 as an electrician’s helper and was promoted to electrical foreman and then project engineer. In 1979, D’Amico jointed Interstate Fabricators to form Coal Construction Electrical Contractor Company. “West Virginia Electric Corporation has made […]
West Virginia Department of Commerce Municipal Home Rule & Brunch Bill Status Update
At its meeting July 11, 2016, in Morgantown, the Municipal Home Rule Board approved two more municipalities to join those that have already been granted Home Rule status, and also agreed to permit six cities to consider local ordinances allowing the sale of alcohol earlier on Sundays. Home Rule status requests from Weston (Lewis County) and […]
West Virginia Small Business Development Center Offers Small Business Workshop in Ohio County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, August 2, in Ohio County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop […]
Clear Mountain Bank Promotes Burnside to Mortgage Loan Specialist
Clear Mountain Bank has promoted Bo Burnside to the position of mortgage loan specialist. In his position, Burnside will be responsible for originating mortgage loans and developing business with realtors, builders and home manufacturers. Burnside has been with Clear Mountain Bank since 2012, and previously held the position of personal banker at the bank’s Bruceton […]