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Ondina Kanoun says it’s the homemade dough baked fresh daily that keeps the orders coming in at Casablanca Italian Restaurant in Beaver.
arlington, va. — For the fifth consecutive year, none of the nation’s more than 13,000 mining operations met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced. The screening period started on Sept. 1, 2018, and ended on A… Read more
It is with sadness that I say goodbye to my Chamber family but I know that I have left the Chamber in good hands. Peg, Kip, Joe and Denise who have worked with me are dedicated to the Chamber and the community. I also know that Michelle Rotellini, who is my successor, will do the same great … Read more
fairmont — Groups and individuals are beginning to weigh in on this week’s announcement by Murray Energy to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Read more
fairmont — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he hopes that Murray Energy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection drives home the serious nature of the situation to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Read more
washington, d.c. — U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced $800,000 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen and diversify West Virginia’s economy by increasing the number of jobs and the support of capital investments throu… Read more
Danielle Bowles, owner of Appalachian Barbershop and Salon, is commonly asked, “Who is the barber?” She says clients who patronize her business in Beckley are a bit surprised when she answers, “I am.” Read more
Injuries and deaths caused by roof collapses and falling debris, common culprits for underground mine accidents, could be prevented by the unlikely force of robots and drones, thanks to the work of West Virginia University engineers. Read more
It’s a new chapter for SLS Land & Energy Development. Read more
south williamson, ky. — Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) has named Jeremy Hall the new community CEO for the Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, Ky. Read more
lexington, ky. — Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) announced longtime ARH System Director of Human Resources Sonya Bergman has been chosen to step into the position of vice president of Human Resources for the multi-hospital health care system. Read more
West Virginia has served as the hometown of many success stories including Brad Paisley, Chuck Yeager and Jennifer Garner. Read more
Bluefield State College is a “top 15” public college in the South and second highest ranked public college in West Virginia, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” September 9, 2019 edition. Each year, U.S. News provides several categories of numerical rankings and lists. Read more
Individually, and in some cases together, U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Congresswoman Carol Miller, R-W.Va., have announced the following grants: Read more
charleston — West Virginia is holding one-stop career events for potential correctional officers and staff, offering guaranteed pay raises and clear paths for advancing up the ranks. Read more
ATHENS – John Formica, the “Ex-Disney Guy,” will be the featured speaker for the Concord University Foundation Inc.’s Charleston Dinner at Embassy Suites in Charleston, on Thursday, Nov. 7. Read more
charleston — West Virginia livestock farmers impacted by recent drought conditions may be eligible to apply for cost-share funding to help them purchase water tanks and fittings needed to provide their animals with water. Read more
Jason and Angela Young, the owners of White Oak Bee Company in Raleigh County, have taken their idea for a unique start-up business and brought it to life. Read more
CHARLESTON — West Virginia livestock farmers impacted by recent drought conditions may be eligible to apply for cost-share funding to help them purchase water tanks and fittings needed to provide their animals with water. Read more
bluefield — Industrial Plating & Machine and Bluefield State College are forming an educational partnership to help develop the local machinist trade. Read more
Now that school is in full swing, so are the programs the chamber and Raleigh County Schools will be presenting for the benefit of students during the next several months. Read more
During the winter months, the chairlifts at Winterplace Ski Resort are in constant motion, transporting visitors to various mountaintops so they can make their way back down the powdery slopes by way of skis. Read more
montgomery — A building that once housed a stalwart of the Montgomery business scene now has a new occupant. Read more
The following calls were made to police agencies on Sept. 27; however, the call may have resulted in something other than what was originally reported. Read more
WAR — Berwind Lake near War in McDowell County will soon have its first cabins for rent, but the controversial project has come with a steep price tag. Read more
Acupuncture venues are common in most sizable cities. Although options are fewer in rural areas, locals now have another place to go if they want to try it. Read more
The Southern Reentry Council is inviting employers to consider a pool of candidates usually overlooked for open positions. Read more
In an ever-changing world, broadening one's base and adapting as you move forward is a plus, even a prerequisite. Read more
It’s never too early (or late) to start saving money for the future, says Doug Lehman, a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Beckley. Read more
The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2020 National and District Small Business Week Awards. Read more
After a letter from 51 attorneys general urging action, President Donald Trump recently announced a directive requiring U.S. Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs to discharge student debt for totally and permanently disabled veterans. Read more
Kimberly A. Reed, president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), recently returned to her home state to speak at the West Virginia Chamber’s 83rd Annual Meeting and Business Summit. Read more
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office has released the results of a survey completed by new customers who recently registered their business with the Office’s Business & Licensing Division. Read more
A local funeral director has been chosen to serve on the federal Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT). Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced more than $1.8 billion in funding Wednesday to continue efforts to combat the opioid crisis by expanding treatment access and supporting data collection. Read more
Brian Aluis, regional representative for U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will host Manchin Mobile Monday in Rainelle on Monday, Sept. 9. Read more
West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue’s Unclaimed Property Division returned $1.2 million in life insurance benefits for fiscal year 2019, according to a release, 44 percent of the amount it took in from insurance companies during the period. Read more
The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded $219,978 to the West Virginia Division of Forestry for the certification of yellow poplar for cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. Read more
The West Virginia University Banking Summit, cohosted by the Chamber College’s Center for Financial Literacy and Education and the WVU College of Law, will be Thursday, Sept. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. Read more
A bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general this week urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to encourage telecom companies to implement call blocking and call authentication solutions that would protect consumers from illegal robocalls and spoofing. Read more
You are here! You have arrived! How do you know that is true? Because the new way-finding signage system that will be installed in the City of Beckley soon will tell you. We all know that having a GPS guides people to destinations, but that is not always the destination you want. Read more
The recently released monthly state data from Workforce WV shows West Virginia is at its highest level of employment in July since 2008. Read more
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) last living founder, O.J. Bailes, D.O., passed away Aug. 10. Read more
MORGANTOWN —The West Virginia Business Hall of Fame will posthumously honor coal industry billionaire and philanthropist Chris Cline and three other state business leaders who have led widespread growth. Read more
FAYETTEVILLE — For four years, residents of Oak Hill and the wider community shopped for fresh produce at Depot Produce and More, operated in the old White Oak Rail Depot on the White Oak Rail Trail along Virginia Street. Read more
roanoke, va. — Kroger will launch its online-shopping service pickup at its Beaver store located at 151 Beaver Plaza today. Read more
What do small businesses need to succeed and grow in West Virginia? Read more
Nicole Bostic, owner of the kid-friendly store Sugar Bear’s, wanted to be part of the renewal of the White Sulphur Springs area following the devastating flooding that happened there in 2016. Read more
The threat of a recession doesn't seem so remote anymore for investors in financial markets. Read more
The Federal Communications Commission has authorized more than $6.5 million in funding over the next decade to expand Gigabit-speed broadband to 898 unserved homes and businesses in West Virginia. Read more
Business coach Shannon Mitchell is being honored as West Virginia’s 2019 State Star. Read more
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Wilda Grace Hunt, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Summers County ARH in Hinton, WV. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm, Thursday, November 14th at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home wit…
Aubrey "Cricket" Alfred Lilly, 85, of Jumping Branch died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at his home following a long illness. Funeral 1P.M. Thursday, November 14, at Jumping Branch Tabernacle. Burial in Odie Meador Cemetery. Visitation noon until service Thursday.
