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Memorial Health System holds ceremony for final beam at new Sistersville General Hospital

SISTERSVILLE – Hospital officials, community members, state and local leaders, and representatives of Memorial Health System and the Memorial Health Foundation gathered at the construction site of the new Sistersville General Hospital on Friday for a signing and dedication ceremony of the final steel beam prior to it being raised into place. “We are still on track for an end-of-2027 opening as planned, we’ll see how the winter goes,” said Jarrett S. Stull, executive director of the Memorial Health Foundation. “We are hearing great things from the community. Our staff is super ...

United Bankshares Inc. announces third quarter 2026 earnings

CHARLESTON – United Bankshares Inc. this week reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026 of $128.7 million, or $0.94 per diluted share. Third quarter 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.5%, 9.24% and 14.68% respectively. “Record net interest income, an expanding net interest margin, and strong organic growth drove earnings in the third quarter of 2026,” said Richard M. Adams Jr., United’s chief executive officer. “Continuing to underpin our success are our ...

Burk named director of Camp Kootaga Foundation

PARKERSBURG — Camp Kootaga Foundation President James Bennon announced the addition of Christopher Burk as the foundation's director. As director, Burk will serve as an ambassador for both Camp Kootaga and the foundation. According to Bennon, Burk will work closely with the executive ...

Belpre Chamber celebrates 88th awards dinner

VIENNA – Business achievements, longevity milestones and community connections shared the spotlight Thursday evening as the Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce held its 88th annual dinner at Grande Pointe Conference Center. The “Survivor”-themed gathering brought chamber members, ...