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WVU assumes ‘full ownership’ of University Place per settlement terms

MORGANTOWN — A 2024 lawsuit brought by the West Virginia University Board of Governors pertaining to the University Place complex and its financing has reached a “negotiated resolution.” The West Virginia University Board of Governors announced the settlement Wednesday on behalf of WVU, ...

Federal judge extends deadlines in case over Justice-owned Greenbrier

CHARLESTON — The clock is ticking as a federal judge once again extends deadlines at the request of the family of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice in a case that could determine whether the family maintains control of the historic Greenbrier Resort. U.S. District Judge Frank W. Volk issued an order ...

West Virginia, Ohio sales tax holidays offer savings on back-to-school purchases

PARKERSBURG — Shoppers in West Virginia and Ohio will have opportunities to purchase certain clothing, school supplies and instructional materials without paying sales tax during separate back-to-school tax holidays. West Virginia’s four-day holiday begins Friday, July 31, while Ohio’s three-day holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7. The price limits and eligible products differ between the two states. West Virginia West Virginia’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, and continues through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. The holiday covers certain clothing costing $125 ...

No operational changes planned for Marietta Giant Eagle amid Kroger acquisition

MARIETTA — Giant Eagle said no operational changes are planned at its Marietta store following the announcement that Kroger has agreed to acquire the Pittsburgh-based grocery chain. Josie Wadlow, responding on behalf of Giant Eagle, said the local store is expected to continue operating as usual. “There are no planned changes to the operation of the Marietta Giant Eagle,” Wadlow said. A sign outside of the Giant Eagle lot advertises a "For Lease" sign from CBRE Group Inc., however a CBRE representative stated that the sign was advertising two lots in the strip-mall portion of ...