West Virginia

Rare Monroe County Diamond One of North America’s Largest

Updated Friday, November 20, 2009 ; 04:49 PM A 34.46 carat diamond found in 1928 was sold at Sotheby's in 1984. One of the largest diamonds ever found in North America was unearthed in Peterstown during a game of horseshoes in...

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Unemployment rate drops in most W.Va. counties

The Associated Press CHARLESTON (AP) — Unemployment rates are down in most West Virginia counties. Figures released Friday by Workforce West Virginia show unemployment declined in 44 counties in October. Ten counties reported...

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Waste Wood is an Untapped Energy Source in W.Va.

Updated Friday, November 20, 2009 ; 05:08 PM The Mountain State is the third-most forested state in the U.S. and some say it could be a prime source of energy. “That’s a big advantage we have in this state: We have a lot of...

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State and federal legislators representing the area

U.S. Senate All senators may be reached at 202-224-3121 The mailing address for all senators is U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 Maryland—Ben Cardin (D) Barbara A. Mikulski (D) West VirginiaRobert C. Byrd (D) John D....

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Instead of tax cuts next year, Tomblin sees belt-tightening

By Mannix Porterfield Register-Herald reporter CHARLESTON — Dwindling revenues in the throes of a recession are putting cold water on hopes for cutting West Virginia’s taxes in the 2010 session, Senate President Earl Ray...

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WVS-MSU contest judges name remaining winners

FROM STAFF REPORTS Remaining winners for the West Virginia South adventure-themed contests for short fiction and photography, sponsored by Mountain State University, have been named. Her entry, “The Snipe Surprise,” will appear...

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A Long Road

Representatives from the West Virginia Department of Transportation were joined by state and national leaders Friday to break ground on the newest section of West Virginia Route 9. West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin joined...

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War of Words

A road dedication in Jefferson County Friday afternoon has now become a war of words between Democrats and Republicans in the Mountain State. The back and forth began after Democratic Party Chair Nick Casey released a statement...

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Boundary commission to meet Thursday

The West Virginia Boundary Commission will hold its first public meeting on November 19, 1 p.m. in Room 122, Building 5 at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. The commission was formed after Highland New Wind Development...

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West Virginia Lawmakers End Special Session

W.Va. lawmakers end special session with passage of gas tax, energy policy, road fund measures By LAWRENCE MESSINA Associated Press Writer CHARLESTON, W.Va. November 20, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment West...

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