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Giant Eagle sells GetGo convenience stores to focus on grocery business
Go Erie - Pennsylvania
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The sale allows Giant Eagle to focus on its core supermarket and pharmacy businesses. The Giant Eagle grocery chain, which operates stores in both Erie and Crawford counties, wants to be clear on one point. While Giant Eagle has sold all 270 of...
Morrisey says ‘speed the build’ will be key to economic growth
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 15, 2025
MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said seeds are being planted to increase the number of developable sites in West Virginia. Gov. Patrick Morrisey Morrisey handed out some economic development grants Tuesday at the Athey property at...
WWE is getting into the online casino gaming business with Fanatics
Cageside Seats
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July 15, 2025
They may have given up on legalizing gambling for pro wrestling, but WWE is still looking to get a piece of the lucrative pie. One way it seems they’ll try to do so it by working with frequent partner Fanatics to bring WWE-themed games to the...
Duffy Extends Marine Highway 848 Miles, Spurs River Economies
Transport Topics
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July 14, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Kentucky’s barge business will benefit since three of its rivers now rank among four new marine highways after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy added 848 miles to the nation’s...
Students from Elkins, Buckhannon earn WVU scholarships
The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia
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July 17, 2025
bigail Sherrill, of Elkins, above, and Josslyn Rice, of Buckhannon are among 18 West Virginia University students to have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships.MORGANTOWN — Two local students — one from Randolph County and one from...
Grow West Virginia: Morrisey announces new economic initiative
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection - Money Matters) CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday he wants to continue economic growth in West Virginia, and announced a new initiative he believes will keep the Mountain State on an...
Morrisey announces development funding
The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia
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July 17, 2025
Photos by Brett Dunlap Gov. Patrick Morrisey appeared at Kent Welding on Pettyville Road near Mineral Wells with what has become known as the ‘Athey Property’ in the background as he spoke about the importance of ‘site readiness’ in economic...
West Virginia ranks 44th in total VA home loans during Q1
Mountain State Times - West Virginia
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website West Virginia ranked 44th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 790 loans issued,...
West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Jackson updates Vienna City Council on campus renovations
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Meeting Updates - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) VIENNA — Vienna City Council received an update Thursday regarding the renovation of the former Ohio Valley University campus by West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The update...
West Virginia Court of Appeals Enforces Release, Reverses Fraudulent Inducement Finding Against National Broker
JD Supra - California
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July 10, 2025
The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a decision that a national broker franchisor, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., fraudulently induced a franchisee into buying the business of another Ameriprise franchisee, enforcing the parties’...
West Virginia set to open camp with no clear answer at quarterback
The Smoking Musket - West Virginia
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July 10, 2025
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be...
Appalachian Power has $135 million plan to improve reliability
Cardinal News - Virginia
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July 17, 2025
Appalachian Power plans to spend $135 million over three years on electric-grid upgrades to improve service reliability, which the utility said represents the first phase of a larger grid transformation process. The company, which has about...
West Virginia Rent Increase Laws 2025: What Tenants Should Know
The Smithville Herald
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July 10, 2025
As rental markets continue to evolve, it’s important for tenants to understand their rights, especially when it comes to rent increases. In West Virginia, rent prices can change, but there are specific rules landlords must follow to make sure...
West Virginia Overdose Deaths Drop Sharply
WCBC - Maryland
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July 10th, 2025 by WCBC Radio The Centers for Disease Control report a 44% drop in overdose deaths from 2023 to 2024 in the state of West Virginia. It was the largest drop nationwide. Governor Patrick Morrisey said the decline is owed in part to...
Americana Music Festival Returns to Brown County
Indianapolis Monthly - Indiana
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July 17, 2025
Photo by Elcrow Photography and Barry Westermanpickin in the backwoods festival goers watch a performanceIF YOU THINK you need to drive to Nashville, Tennessee, to experience the cutting edge of country music, Justin Jett begs you to think again....
These Are Richest People In Every US State
Zero Hedge
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From tech moguls to retail tycoons, the richest person in each U.S. state reflects the industries driving wealth across the country. Some are household names, while others have built quiet fortunes in their home states. This map, via Visual...
Heavy storms rip through Eastern Panhandle; residents evacuated from Charles Town apartment building
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 17, 2025
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Some Jefferson County residents spent the night in a shelter after more than 2.25 inches of rain fell in a short window of time in the Eastern Panhandle Wednesday evening. Part of the roof was hanging over the side of Charles...
Clean Vision breaks ground at Clean-Seas West Virginia facility
Interplas Insights
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July 11, 2025
Clean Vision Corporation has announced the successful ground-breaking of its Clean-Seas West Virginia (CSWV) facility located in Belle, West Virginia. The 50-tons-per-day (initially) plastic pyrolysis facility is a key step in advancing the...
West Virginia regulators try to speed up broadband expansion over objections from utility companies
Spirit of Jefferson - West Virginia
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This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter West Virginia utility regulators have handed...
Senator Capito announces $24 million for West Virginia truck parking expansion
Charleston Leader - West Virginia
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July 11, 2025
Senator Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator for West Virginia | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator for West Virginia | Official U.S. Senate headshot Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced a...