charleston — Charles Wood of Summersville, is one of thousands of veterans who has found a home with Walmart since the company introduced the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment (VWHC) in 2013, setting its goal of hiring 250,000 new veteran associates by 2020.
union — With the cancellation of the $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) because of ongoing court battles, opponents of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) that impacts local counties are "cautiously optimistic" that project may be stopped as well. Read more
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The developers of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline announced Sunday that they are canceling the multi-state natural gas project, citing delays and increasing cost uncertainty. Read more
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is providing coupons in Raleigh County for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. The program will start Monday, July 13, and coupons will be distributed until the supply is depleted. Read more
On Wednesday, July 1, Ben Franklin, a craft and variety store at 115 W. Maple Lane in Fayetteville, celebrated its 65th anniversary – a milestone that proves the value of small-town nostalgia and shows the affirmative impact that an owner-to-customer relationship can have on the community. Read more
As is the case with many businesses and organizations these days, I am concerned about the challenges that face the organization I lead – the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus, Read more
The Raleigh County Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 7, at 10 a.m. in regular session at the Chamber site at 116 1/2 N. Heber St., Beckley. Read more
The Raleigh County Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 7, at 10 a.m. in regular session at the Chamber site located at 116 1/2 N. Heber Street, Beckley. Read more
Glenville State College will begin offering a new certificate program this fall. The new Certificate in Right-of-Way was developed in partnership with the Right-of-Way Division of West Virginia’s Division of Highways. Read more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, announced Monday that its Office of Medical Cannabis will resume accepting permit applications for medical cannabis laboratories. Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Chesapeake Energy, a shale drilling pioneer that helped to turn the United States into a global energy powerhouse, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Read more
CHARLESTON – West Virginia maple syrup production increased by 2,000 gallons in 2020 for a total of 16,000 gallons for the year. This increase occurred despite a 5,000 decrease from total number of taps — 80,000 — placed in 2019. Yield per tap was 0.213 gallon, up from the 2019 yield per tap… Read more
Busy Bee Bakery – owned and operated by self-taught baker Brittany Bailey-Cline and her mother, Nicky Bailey – will soon open shop inside the old Raleigh Center building on Robert C. Byrd Drive, where the baking duo hopes to make all of Beckley smile with their unique, homemade cupcake creations. Read more
She’s often behind the counter. Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — After prodding from Democratic lawmakers, the Trump administration has agreed to give Congress — but not the public — complete data on the millions of small businesses that received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program. Read more
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Phil Mickelson figures age might be an asset. Read more
Stocks on Wall Street fell sharply Friday as confirmed new coronavirus infections in the U.S. hit an all-time high, prompting Texas and Florida to reverse course on the reopening of businesses. Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing huge plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter. Read more
“We’re all in this together.” Read more
In March when 20-year-old Mackenzie Bowman decided to move her business out of her parents’ kitchen and open her own bakery, she never dreamed that Kenzie’s Kakes would be as successful as it is or, that only four months after her shop’s grand opening, she’d be hiring for two positions, expa… Read more
Notoriously Morbid is inviting the public to join its seventh anniversary celebration this Saturday. Read more
fayetteville — Now in the third week of its reopening phase, New River Gorge-based adventure outfitter River Expeditions is offering incentives for travelers. Read more
princeton — Shoppers learned Thursday that a grocery store along Stafford Drive in Princeton will be closing its doors this month. Read more
Your Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce operates as a nonprofit entity known as a 501(c)(6) corporation. Unlike charities, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit has the authority under state and federal tax rules to represent our members in public policy. Read more
When James Morgan decided to open a business in Beckley about a year ago selling cannabidiol products or CBD, one of his first customers was his 78-year-old mother. Read more
Starting Sunday, June 14, Kroger Mid-Atlantic will return to normal operating hours. Kroger Mid-Atlantic adjusted hours in mid-March to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Sec. Austin Caperton held a virtual ceremony to announce the recommendation of 12 projects that will utilize $27,196,483 in federal grant funding for economic development of abandoned mine land sit… Read more
charleston — A Powerball jackpot winning ticket worth an estimated $136.4 million ($108 million cash option) from the Wednesday, June 3, drawing was sold in West Virginia. Read more
Summers County Commissioner Jack David Woodrum, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and WV Hive are jointly hosting a Summers County Town Hall meeting on Friday, June 5. Read more
The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and the workforces widened further, according to The Associated Press’ annual survey of executive compensation. Read more
As southern West Virginia residents prepare for summer, those looking to purchase a new bicycle and others with bikes in need of a little TLC have a new option in Hammer Cycles in White Sulphur Springs. Read more
A lawsuit filed in January against a popular antiques market and auction house in Mabscott was settled last week, the defendant has announced. Read more
Week 5 phase of Gov. Jim Justice’s phased-in approach to reopening the economy began Tuesday, with the following businesses – provided that all safety guidelines are being properly followed – allowed to open: State Park cabins and lodges (in-state residents only); bars (indoor bars restricte… Read more
Doctors making house calls to tend to the health needs of frail patients is but a fond memory, a relic of a bygone era in America. Read more
CHARLESTON — Planning is key in the construction industry — but there wasn’t a blueprint for handling the impact of the coronavirus. Read more
bramwell — Day one of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail’s reopening saw four-wheeler tourists arriving after long drives, but having extra travel days should give the Memorial Day weekend visitors three full days to enjoy the trails, one promoter of the trail system said Thursday. Read more
People enrolled ion the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or WV WORKS can now use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase items online from Walmart and Amazon. Read more
People enrolled ion the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or WV WORKS can now use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase items online from Walmart and Amazon. Read more
United Bank matched $25,000 to Philanthropy West Virginia’s Giving Tuesday in response to COVID-19. Read more
At his Thursday press conference at the state capitol, Gov. Jim Justice announced that indoor shopping malls will be allowed to reopen this Thursday and bars could open their doors a week from today on May 26. Read more
Coronavirus patients and their families who believe a doctor, nurse, hospital or other provider made serious mistakes during their care may face a new hurdle if they try to file medical malpractice lawsuits. Read more
The U.S. economy will recover from the coronavirus pandemic, but the process could stretch through until the end of next year and depend on the delivery of a vaccine, said Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Read more
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Jack B. Ashley died March 23, 2020, and a memorial service honoring him will be held, Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Miller Memorial United Methodist Church in Bellepoint, with Reverend Doctor John Sauvage officiating. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until time of service to greet th…
Beverly Lynn Ennis, 55, of Rainelle, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at her home following a long illness. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, in the Ennis Cemetery, Backus Mountain, Meadow Bridge. Online condolences and full obituary at www.smathersfuneralchapelinc.com.…
Charles Lewis "Chuck", 59, of Pt. Pleasant, died July 1, at home. Funeral 1 PM Wednesday, July 8, at Rockview Pentecostal Tabernacle. Burial in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Arrangements by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
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