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Lootpress

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West Virginia to begin mailing energy assistance applications November 2

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) will begin mailing applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on Monday, November 2, 2026, to help eligible households with heating costs. The department’s Bureau for Family Assistance will mail applications to households that received regular LIEAP benefits during the previous […]

West Virginia · 9d

connect-bridgeport.com

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ToquiNotes: Rewinding to Another Defunct Retailer that Once Called Hills Department Store Plaza Home

Editor's Note: This blog first ran in June of 2019, and it is appearing "as is" in this second running. Here's hoping you enjoy it once again. When it comes to nostalgia on Connect-Bridgeport, few things generate as much traffic than talking about the old Hills Plaza and the other businesses that were associated with it.

Bridgeport, WV · 9d

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Long-Time Clarksburg Business Cuts Ribbon on New Location and Looks to Continue to Work with Youth

Individuals heavily invested in Clarksburg saw another investment become official Wednesday, October 28, as the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for North Central Athletics. The business and its new home are in downtown Clarksburg. It is situated across the roadway from its previous home for...

Clarksburg, WV · 10d

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Youth Voices Rising: Keneisha Bratcher Explores West Virginia Through the Agriculture Beat

Keneisha Bratcher is a recent graduate of Capital High School who attended the Norman Jordan Academy this summer. She came to the workshop ready to learn more about storytelling and interviewing, and left with two new skills: creating videos and talking to people during an interview. During Youth Voices Rising,...

West Virginia · 7d

WOWK 13 News

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Apprentice program to strengthen West Virginia manufacturing workforce

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A new collaboration in the manufacturing industry will train workers of all ages in Kanawha County. The tool-and-die apprenticeship program is a partnership with Gestamp, one of the world’s largest auto parts manufacturers, and the Marshall University Advanced Manufacturing Center. The program is launching in six of Gestamp’s United States […]

South Charleston, WV · 11d

The National Law Review

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States Secure $662 Million in Lease Payment Cancellations

On October 21, 2026, West Virginia joined 16 other state attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with a lease-to-own provider, resolving allegations involving its consumer leases. The states investigated alleged violations of state consumer protection and rental purchase laws, including West Virginia’s Consumer Goods Rental Protection Act. The provider offered lease-to-own agreements through merchant partners. Under the settlement, the states alleged that its practices: Misrepresented lease costs and terms. Some consumers allegedly believed they could pay off a lease within 100 days or less, but instead entered longer agreements that cost more.The states also alleged that advertising slogans could obscure the lease’s true cost. Limited consumers’ access to contract information. The states alleged that consumers could not review the full terms before signing and that payment terms were confusing. Made misleading credit-score claims. The states alleged that consumers were told that applying for a lease or making timely payments could increase their credit scores. Created difficulties for consumers seeking to return products or end leases. The states investigated potential problems with the provider’s communications, return process, lease termination procedures, and debt collection practices. The settlement requires changes to advertising and disclosures, protections for repairs and replacements, clear notice

West Virginia · 10d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Federal loans available for people and businesses impacted by September floods

People and businesses impacted by significant flash flooding in late September now have access to financial assistance.

Washington County, PA · 12d

Metro News

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MARL interveners raise more land agent concerns, question need for project

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thursday testimony at state Public Service Commission’s evidentiary hearing for the Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) focused on the Group West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice (WATI) and additional landowners were declared as interveners. WATI President Tony Campbell testified that NextEra Energy Transmission did not...

Preston County, WV · 10d

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Small Business Administration loan program available to WV residents affected by August flood

West Virginians affected by severe storms and flooding in August still have time to apply for federal assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Recovery. The federal government approved a disaster declaration for Kanawha, Fayette and Harrison counties in West Virginia after severe storms Aug. 14 through...

West Virginia · 10d

The Money Overview

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West Virginia retirees owe no state income tax on Social Security on the 2026 return, the final step of a phase-out that began with filers above $50,000

West Virginia’s exemption for Social Security benefits reaches 100% for tax year 2026, according to the State Tax Division. Retirees whose income puts them above the old $50,000 line ($100,000 on a joint return) are the ones who see the difference. They owed state tax on part of their benefits for 2024 and 2025, and […] The post West Virginia retirees owe no state income tax on Social Security on the 2026 return, the final step of a phase-out that began with filers above $50,000 appeared first on The Money Overview .

West Virginia · 12d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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PSC questions local property and rate impacts of grid expansion through West Virginia

CHARLESTON - Two out of the three members of the West Virginia Public Service Commission questioned the necessity of proposed 500 kilovolt electric transmission line through parts of the state during the second day of evidentiary hearings Tuesday. PSC Chairwoman Charlotte Lane and commissioner Bill Rainey questioned Sami Abdulsalam, senior...

West Virginia · 12d

Akron Beacon Journal

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FirstEnergy's data center demand nearly doubles in less than year

The amount of energy that Akron-based FirstEnergy has contracted to provide to data centers increased by nearly a quarter over the company's third financial quarter of 2026. Contracted data center demand across FirstEnergy's coverage territory, by gigawatts, has nearly doubled since the end of 2025, the company shared in an Oct. 27 investor presentation. The electric utility operates in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and New York. A more than 23% jump is reflected over just three months – a change from 6.4 gigawatts at the end of Q2 2026 outlined in contracts with data centers to 7.9 gigawatts of such contracted demand by the end of Q3. "We are in active negotiations with approximately 4 gigawatts of additional load," Brian Tierney, FirstEnergy's chairman, president and CEO, said on an Oct. 28 Q3 earnings call. Also reflected in FirstEnergy's Oct. 27 presentation is an uptick to 27 gigawatts of total data center demand by the end of Q3 2026, following total demand of 24.8 gigawatts when the company's second quarter wrapped. Total demand includes both contracted and pipeline demand, with the pipeline demand referencing demand that is not under contract (such as the 4 gigawatts that Tierney said

West Virginia · 11d

Animal of Things

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Running a Hobby Farm in West Virginia: Zoning, Taxes, and Livestock Rules Explained

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! You bought five acres, put up a coop, and now you’re wondering whether the county sees your place as a farm or just a big backyard. Running a hobby farm in West Virginia sits at the intersection of county zoning, state tax code, livestock law, and food-safety rules — and none of those agencies talk … This article, Running a Hobby Farm in West Virginia: Zoning, Taxes, and Livestock Rules Explained , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Taxidermy Laws in South Carolina: What Hunters and Taxidermists Must Know • Halal Slaughter Laws in Washington: How State and Federal Rules Work Together • Petting Zoo Laws in Wyoming: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained

West Virginia · 10d

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City of Morgantown begins effort to increase business registration compliance

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials with the City of Morgantown have begun efforts to bring all businesses operating within city limits to be properly registered to account for potential loss of tax dollars. Morgantown Deputy Mayor Mark Downs discussed recent work by the city to account for businesses operating in...

Morgantown, WV · 11d

Metro News

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PJM: Increased demand cited in need for MARL, additional Mountain State 765kV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The power grid where West Virginians get their electricity took center stage in second day of testimony before the state Public Service Commission on the MARL transmission line project. NextEra Energy wants the PSC to certify the project that would allow the company to construct part...

West Virginia · 12d

WBOY 12 News

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City of Morgantown addresses downtown food vendor concerns

Morgantown food vendors could face changes to how they operate in the future after a draft policy outlining potential revisions circulated, prompting the city to respond.

Morgantown, WV · 13d

WBOY 12 News

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Nominations open for SBA’s 2027 National Small Business Week awards

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — West Virginia’s small businesses could soon earn national recognition as nominations are now open for the 2027 National Small Business Week awards. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting nominations through Dec. 7 for its National Small Business Week awards. National Award Categories include: District Award Categories include: SBA WV District […]

Clarksburg, WV · 11d

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Business Is Booming for Giacinta’s at ‘The Bridge’

BRIDGEPORT – Since welcoming Giacinta’s Gelato & Caffe to their new location in the multipurpose Bridge at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District, the place has been a go-to spot for students and community members looking for that morning pick-me-up. Owner Audrey Brahler made some time between morning rushes of buyers to talk about the success of these first weeks.

Bridgeport, WV · 13d