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West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrating 50 years of Regents degree

PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University at Parkersburg is marking the 50th anniversary of the statewide Regents Bachelor of Arts degree program. The degree is designed for students who balance work, family and other responsibilities and offers credit for life and work experience, options for ...

Initial ‘Jobs First’ bill heads to West Virginia House of Delegates

CHARLESTON – Less than a week since the beginning of the West Virginia Legislature’s regular session last Wednesday, the House of Delegates will soon consider one of the first bills from the House Republican caucus’ economic development agenda. The House Finance Committee recommended a ...

Frontieras closes on land in Mason County where $850M plant is planned

CHARLESTON – Nearly four years after it first announced that it was considering Mason County for a plant to turn coal into other products, Gov. Patrick Morrisey Monday said Frontieras North America has closed on property. Morrisey in a press release announced that the Scottsdale, ...

Public meeting to focus on recycling in Wood County

PARKERSBURG — A meeting of local officials to discuss the future of recycling in Wood County will be open to the public. The Wood County Solid Waste Authority invited leaders from the county and the cities of Parkersburg, Vienna, Williamstown and North Hills to gather at 1 p.m. Thursday at ...