MORGANTOWN — “It's not a game we find cute or clever, nor is it a game we’re willing to play.” That’s how Protect Morgantown organizer Jodi Hollingshead responded Thursday morning to the fundraising challenge issued Wednesday by Big Daddy Guns cofounder Sherrie McKnight. The ...
CHARLESTON — West Virginians in need of materials for the upcoming school year will be able to save money beginning Friday and all weekend during the state’s back-to-school Sales Tax Holiday. The holiday runs through Monday. During the holiday, certain back-to-school items are ...
United Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) reported earnings for the second quarter of 2022 of $95.6 million, or $0.71 per share, as compared to earnings of $81.7 million, or $0.60 per share, for the first quarter of 2022. The quarter was highlighted by continued loan growth, net interest margin expansion and strong credit quality metrics. Annualized loan growth, excluding Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans, for the second quarter and first half of 2022 was 15% and 13%, respectively. Second quarter 2022 net interest margin of 3.38% increased 39 basis points from the ...
CHARLESTON — NFIB State Director Gil White said West Virginia’s upcoming sales tax holiday on clothes, school supplies, sports equipment and computers is a chance for people to support small businesses rocked by the series of economic setbacks that began with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This year’s tax holiday is Aug. 5-8. “This is a great chance for people to score some terrific deals and help support the local businesses that continue to provide for their communities and keep people working despite the economic challenges,” White said. “Getting through the ...
MORGANTOWN — Big Daddy Enterprises Public Relations Coordinator Nick Lahera said the Florida-based firearms retailer is “full-steam ahead” on plans to open a Big Daddy Guns store in The Deck, at 1050 University Ave. Even so, the company continues to scout locations. “What we ...
Sustainable fashion, a smart business plan and a Preston County based business — these are some of my favorite things, so when I saw the Rambling Van Vintage mobile boutique at an event recently, I knew I wanted to talk to the owner. Kaleigh Houser, owner of Rambling Van Vintage, said for as long as she can remember she’s loved fashion. Studying fashion merchandising at WVU, she fell in love with vintage during a history of costume course. When during her senior year she had to make a business plan, the idea of opening a shop took hold. But she knew jumping into a store front ...
