North Central WV SCORE Association to Conduct Startup Workshop in Clarksburg
The North Central West Virginia SCORE Association will conduct a “Business Start-up” workshop on Wednesday, June 17th 2015. The workshop will be held at the Huntington National Bank located at 230 West Pike Street on the second floor. The workshop will begin at 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Participants will learn the basics of starting […]
WV Contractors Echo Legislators’ Concerns Over Prevailing Wage
Associated Builders and Contractors of West Virginia (ABCWV) echoed the concerns of several West Virginia legislators over the newly presented methodology for the calculation of prevailing wage rates in West Virginia. Workforce West Virginia released a summary of their report on June 1, 2015 which displayed how the new methodology would ultimately determine the new […]
Funding for Road Repairs and New State Road Laws Take Effect
Two laws that positively impact funding and safety of roads in West Virginia go into effect this week. In addition to these new laws going into effect, state funding for secondary road repairs becomes available July 1 and a contract for the Dept. of Highways audit is expected to be awarded later this month. “During […]
West Virginia DNR Schedules Meetings on Proposed State Wildlife Action Plan
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold three public meetings across the state for wildlife enthusiasts and other interested parties to review and comment on the proposed State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). Federal regulations require all state wildlife agencies develop a strategic plan that identifies wildlife species of greatest conservation need and […]
“Brunch with Margaret” at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park beginning June 11
Margaret Blennerhassett was famous for entertaining guests at her mansion on the island in the Ohio River in the summers of the late 1700s into the early 1800s. Modern-day visitors are invited to have “Brunch with Margaret” during a special event June 11 on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. As part of the state park’s […]
Count the Cans: Community Collection Day
There is no summer vacation from hunger. That’s why DHG is hosting its fourth annual “Count the Cans: Community Collection Day,” along with the Four Points by Sheraton Charleston and media partner WCHS TV-8/FOX 11. The event on Thursday, June 11th benefits Mountaineer Food Bank, which serves 48 counties and more than 600 feeding programs […]