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State officials announce $100M approved for broadband expansion for rural West Virginia
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (105+ words) WCHS WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — State officials announced efforts to bring reliable broadband to thousands of customers in rural West Virginia are underway. Armstrong will establish more than 500 miles of fiber with support from the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Development…...
Satellite images show surge in construction work at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (1059+ words) Criminally Obsessed examines how the Lindsay Clancy trial could change the way we discuss postpartum treatments. President Donald Trump delivers the Presidential Keynote at the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. (TNND) — New analysis of satellite imagery shows…...
O'Charley's to close remaining restaurants, including locations in W.Va., Ky. and Ohio
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (86+ words) WCHS O'Charley's to close remaining restaurants, including locations in W.Va., Ky. and Ohio CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — It’s closing time for a chain of American restaurants. O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar will be closing all remaining eateries, including locations in West Virginia, Ohio…...
KY small business owners could receive a state tax credit
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (303+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (WCHS) — Who wouldn't want a tax credit this year? For owners of small businesses in Kentucky, that could become a reality. The amount depends on how many new hires a business has made and how much it has…...
West Virginia becomes sixth state to join Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (277+ words) West Virginia’s governor announced Tuesday that the state has signed a memorandum of understanding to become one of six states participating in an initiative aimed at investing in nuclear energy. (Courtesy of West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey's YouTube) Gov. Patrick…...
UMWA looks beyond coal to grow membership while keeping West Virginia roots
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (262+ words) RACINE, W.Va. (WCHS) — The United Mine Workers of America has long been closely tied to West Virginia’s coalfields, but union leaders said the organization is working to grow as the industry changes. UMWA Secretary-Treasurer Michael Phillippi said the union represents…...
United Mine Workers Association warns of weakened federal mine safety oversight
1+ week, 4+ day ago (302+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As Labor Day approaches, the United Mine Workers of America are warning that federal mine safety oversight has been weakened at a potentially dangerous time. The West Virginia Coal Association says mine operators remain deeply committed to…...
Scioto County facing budget shortfall at end of the year in child placement services
1+ week, 4+ day ago (284+ words) PORTSMOUTH, OH (WCHS) — Scioto County is facing a budget shortfall that commissioners believe could reach $4 million by the end of this year. The shortfall is tied to child placement services for children with special needs, and the cost continues to…...
Contractors faces daily fines for delay in W.Va - Ohio bridge construction project
1+ week, 5+ day ago (128+ words) RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — A major route between Ravenswood and Parkersburg is expected to remain closed until Sept. 12. West Virginia Route 68 will continue to be blocked at the Wood-Jackson county line by construction that was supposed to be complete Aug. 18. Last…...
West Virginia railroads evaluate federal plan to use right-of-ways for utility lines
1+ week, 5+ day ago (290+ words) West Virginia’s major railroads are evaluating the America’s Great Corridors of Commerce initiative. (WCHS) JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia’s major railroads are evaluating a new federal plan to use right-of-ways to cut red tape for electric transmission lines…...