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The West Virginia Daily News
40 years of service and 15,000 flights: The man with the little airplane that could
A woman looks up from a Fairlea area parking lot and watches as a little airplane maneuvers high above the town. Another woman she doesn’t even recognize says, “Is that your husband up there?” She replies, “I think so.” They are watching a little Cessna 150 that has now spent 40 years in active service in […] The post 40 years of service and 15,000 flights: The man with the little airplane that could appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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J&J Hardware shares fall trends and apple butter
Victor, WV (WOAY) The fall equinox occurs at 8:05 Eastern time tonight! That means it gets darker from here on out until the spring equinox. This time of year has always meant preparation for the dark season, and WOAY stopped by the family-owned J&J Hardware in Victor this afternoon to check on the trends as the season shifts. Co-owner Michael Othman says the shift to fall means more indoor and outdoor maintenance, cold weather prep, and more hunting supplies.
WVNT-TV
Black Diamond customers still seeking relief following PSC meeting
MULLENS, WV (WVNS) – Black Diamond Power customers said they are continuing to struggle with utility issues as the company’s negotiations involving Appalachian Electric Power Company and the West Virginia Public Service Commission have continued on. Those in attendance for a recent meeting regarding Black Diamond’s business practices...
WOWK 13 News
On the Record: West V. Wave Awards celebrate local entrepreneurs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – An inaugural awards show celebrating entrepreneurs is looking for your input. In this episode, West V. Wave Creator, Leeshia Lee, explains who they are looking to honor. Some of the nominees also join us to discuss why they believe this kind of collaboration is important to shaping the culture of West […]
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How 22-year-old entrepreneur Alex DeGraff has built a vibrant life in Appalachia
Two years ago, Alex Degraff signed the closing documents on a one-story ranch house on the outskirts of Lewisburg, West Virginia. She had been running the music school she founded at the age of 16 for four years, was obtaining her real estate license, and had decided that she wanted to lay the foundation for her adulthood in Lewisburg.
WVNS
Black Diamond customers still seeking relief following PSC meeting
MULLENS, WV (WVNS) – Black Diamond Power customers said they are continuing to struggle with utility issues as the company’s negotiations involving Appalachian Electric Power Company and the West Virginia Public Service Commission have continued on. Those in attendance for a recent meeting regarding Black Diamond’s business practices said company reps were unable to sufficiently […]
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Record diesel prices mean higher costs across the board: ACT instructor shares insight
Beckley, WV (WOAY) According to AAA, as of Tuesday, September 22nd, diesel prices are roughly 75% higher than one year ago. The national average is $6.51 per gallon, while a year ago, it was $3.70 per gallon. There is a good chance just about everything in your cabinets arrived to...
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Record diesel prices ripple to grocery shelves
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – Diesel prices have climbed to a record high nationwide, and the cost is already working its way toward the checkout line. The national average for a gallon of diesel hit a record $6.39 on Thursday, according to AAA, up from around $3.70 a year ago. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says diesel inventories are near multi-year lows, with the war in Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries straining global supply.
WVNS
Black Diamond Power continues to oppose proposed APCo acquisition
MULLENS, WV (WVNS) – New developments in the proposed acquisition of Black Diamond Power Company – representatives for Black Diamond have continued to oppose the proposed acquisition of the company by AEP-owned Appalachian Power. New documents from the West Virginia Public Service Commission showed Black Diamond insisting on exploring the possibility of a third-party sale. […]
WVNS
BinsCo officially opens its first retail storefront in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – A brand new store opened in Beckley this morning, offering a unique twist in the retail business. BinsCo started out as a liquidation company, but now they are fusing that with their first ever retail storefront in Beckley next to Lewis Nissan. They liquidate with several big businesses like Amazon and […]
Lootpress
Beckley indoor kids’ attraction to permanently close
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Sip & Slide, a family-friendly indoor play space and café that opened in Beckley this summer, will permanently close at the end of September. The business, located at 346 Rural Acres Drive, announced the decision Sunday afternoon. Sip & Slide was created to provide families with a safe indoor space where […]
WVNT-TV
Jan-Care will offer EMS courses for willing candidates in the community
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Do you think you have what it takes to be a first responder and head to the front lines when a call comes in?. If so, the folks of Jan-Care Ambulance Service have a program with your name on it. Jan-care will be offering a twelve-week program to start willing candidates on their EMS career.