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Granholm, Manchin in Wheeling for battery factory

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm joined the groundbreaking for the $760 million Form Energy industrial battery plant on site of the old Weirton Steel property, calling the development possible because of the federal Inflation Reduction Act. “One of the things that we’ve got to be clear about is that the revitalization in communities like Weirton and across the country is happening because of the Inflation Reduction Act,” Granholm told a crowd that gathered to celebrate redevelopment at the northern West Virginia property. Form Energy expects to start construction of ...

Former Westover mayor not guilty of battery

Former Westover Mayor Dave Johnson has been found not guilty of misdemeanor battery stemming from an altercation with former Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins.  Both Johnson and Mullins confirmed Magistrate Jim Nabors’ ruling on the matter, which came following a May 23 hearing. ...

City Council discusses prison transportation rules

KINGWOOD — A discussion about transporting prisoners led to the decision to only transport those arrested by city police officers. “The municipal judge believes we should not transport,” Mayor Jean Guillot said. “That’s up to the county and state. The judge said if he sends someone to jail, we transport them.” City Police Chief Charlie Haney agreed. “We transport from the municipal court unless something dire happens,” he said. Councilwoman Tina Turner asked if the city’s officers volunteer to transport county or state prisoners, or whether they are asked to ...

Justice firms face heat

A gusher of financial pressures is hitting all at once on businesses headed by Gov. Jim Justice, a candidate for U.S. Senate whose political pitch traditionally has been as a “business guy.” Asked during a briefing Wednesday about the range of financial conflicts involving companies owned by his family, Justice repeated his contention that he no longer takes an active role in day-to-day operations and expressed confidence that the situations will be worked out. Justice responded to the question about whether West Virginians should be confident in his business acumen. “I ...