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Fort Steuben Bridge comes down

The Fort Steuben Bridge now is a part of history. More>>

State Journal highlights 40 people making a difference in WV in Generation Next 2012

Welcome Success is easy when times are good. When business is booming and life seems rosy, it is easy to be at the front of the line, directing people where to go.  More>>

Industries uniting to woo multi-billion dollar ethane facility

West Virginia's race against Ohio and Pennsylvania to attract an ethane cracker facility has united a number of industries hoping to best take advantage of the potential investments. More>>

Businesses locating to WV could get tax exemption

Legislation would provide five or 10-year tax exemption to businesses meeting certain criteria — a move one business owner says would make the state far more competitive in attracting jobs. More>>

WV rural gaming bill could bring casino to Pendleton County

A bill that would permit a gaming facility in a "rural resort community" was introduced in the Senate Feb. 20. More>>

AEP CEO: Carbon capture without storage is necessary for future coal-fired power plants

AEP CEO Nick Akins says future carbon capture systems at power plants likely will skip the storage part if a market can be found for carbon dioxide. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Hundreds take the plunge in cold water to benefit Special Olympics in WV

Costumed swimmers raised money this weekend at the Morgantown Polar Plunge: Freezin' For a Reason, which benefits the West Virginia Special Olympics. Another Plunge will take place at 3 p.m. Feb. 25, at Winterplace Ski Resort in Beckley/Flat Top.
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Tomblin signs WV retiree benefits funding bill

The state's last remaining debt issue now is history. More>>

Study: Market factors, not the EPA drive coal-fired power plant closures

Citizen groups pushing for bill to reduce utility costs in WV

A bill currently stalled in the House Judiciary would require utility companies to write plans for providing "least-cost" electricity and several interest groups are hoping the bill will push through. More>>