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United Bankshares announces record earnings for third quarter of 2025

CHARLESTON – United Bankshares Inc. this week reported record earnings for the third quarter of 2025 of $130.7 million, or $0.92 per diluted share. The third quarter results produced annualized returns on average assets, average equity and average tangible equity, a non-GAAP measure, of ...

Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The benefits increase for nearly 71 million Social Security recipients will go into effect beginning in January. And increased payments to nearly 7.5 million people receiving Supplemental Security Income will begin on Dec. 31. Friday's announcement was meant to be made last week but was delayed because of the federal government shutdown. The cost-of-living ...

Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce presents awards, looks to future

VIENNA – The Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its member businesses and heard about the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence during its 87th annual dinner Thursday at Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna. The theme of the evening, tying in with the 40th ...

Justice addresses latest tax issues

CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Jim Justice said his most recent federal issues will work themselves out as they have time and time again. Speaking during a virtual briefing with reporters from Capitol Hill Thursday morning, Justice – the former Republican governor of West Virginia - acknowledged ...

West Virginia Digital ID now available in Apple Wallet

CHARLESTON — West Virginia took the next step in its Mobile ID program by making it available through Apple Wallet. Gov. Patrick Morrisey — joined by officials with the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles, and members of the Legislature — announced ...