Huntington Bancshares Inc. recently reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $243 million, or 15 cents per common share, a decrease of $402 million, or 27 cents, […]
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United Bank experiences increased loan demand
United Bankshares Inc. reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $79.4 million, or 59 cents per share. Fourth quarter of 2023 results produced annualized returns on average assets, […]
Bill to allow small counties to charge $1 fee for emergency services again moves through Senate
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate is making another go at enabling counties with lots of tourists and few residents to raise money for emergency services to accommodate all those visitors. […]
Senate bills treat on trees, carbon, silver and gold
MORGANTOWN – Carbon, trees and gold occupied the attention of Senate committees on Monday. SB 618 would create a state Carbon Exchange Program administered by the Division of Forestry. It […]
House divides over energy, raw milk bills; sends Randall Reid-Smith bill to governor
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates held some lively debate and saw a divided vote over a couple energy-related bills and a raw milk bill on Monday. The milk bill […]
Mon Power, Potomac Edison reach settlement in net-metering credit reduction for home solar customers
MORGANTOWN – Mon Power and Potomac Edison have reached a settlement with the various parties involved in the companies’ proposal to the Public Service Commission to reduce the net-metering rate […]
Senate Texas resolution, House raw milk bill stir debate during Friday floor sessions
MORGANTOWN – The Senate and House cruised through lists of bills on Friday. A Senate pro-Texas resolution and a House raw milk bill stirred the most debate. The Senate SR […]
Farming, gun and baby-changing bills pass out of House of Delegates
MORGANTOWN — Farming, guns and baby diapers were among the topics occupying the House of Delegates on Tuesday. SB 171 prohibits counties from enacting or enforcing agricultural ordinances that contravene […]
Let feelings fly on Valentine’s Day — not foil balloons
As Valentine’s Day approaches, FirstEnergy Corp. reminds customers to handle helium-filled foil balloons safely to keep the energy alive this season and year-round. While the company experienced a decrease in […]
New cannabis dispensary location proposed in Sabraton
MORGANTOWN — Plans are underway to build a medical cannabis dispensary at the intersection of Hartman Run and Earl Core roads, in Sabraton. The Morgantown Planning Commission signed off on […]
