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AT&T announces expanded broadband in Tazewell Co.
BLUEFIELD VA. (PRESS RELEASE) — AT&T has announced the expansion of its mobile broadband network in Bluefield, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video contentMore >>
Carilion CEO to Speak in Tazewell
TAZEWELL (PRESS RELEASE) - On November 18th, the new President & Chief Executive Officer for Carilion Clinic, Nancy Howell Agee, will give the program at Rotary Club of Tazewell's meeting at the AmericanMore >>
Internet Cafe opens in Richlands
RICHLANDS - The Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed The Hot Spot Internet Café, Saturday, October 8 in a Ribbon Cutting, celebrating their Grand Opening. Pictured left to right, front to back:More >>
Va holding small business summit
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Small business owners, stakeholders and policymakers are set to gather for Gov. Bob McDonnell's Small Business Summit. The event is scheduled for Thursday in suburban Richmond andMore >>
Tudor's opening in Pineville
(PRESS RELEASE) - Free sausage biscuits, barbeque sandwiches and beverages will be served at an open house celebrating Tudor's Biscuit World's new Pineville location. The event is Wednesday, October 12More >>
Kohl's anticipates increased hiring
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., (PRESS RELEASE) – Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) today announced it anticipates hiring more than 40,000 associates nationwide this holiday season, up approximately five percentMore >>
Arch Coal gives WVU $300K for mine safety research
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Arch Coal Inc. is donating $300,000 for mine safety research at West Virginia University. The funds will be managed by the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources' MiningMore >>
Alpha Natural cuts forecast for coal shipments
Alpha Natural Resources Inc. says that it will ship less coal this year than previously estimated because of an unexpected drop in demand from Asia and production shortfalls at some U.S. mines. SharesMore >>
Ex-ICG CEO Ben Hatfield joins Patriot Coal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Former International Coal Group Inc. President and CEO Ben Hatfield has taken a job with Patriot Coal Corp. St. Louis-based Patriot Coal announced Wednesday that it has namedMore >>
Bronze Look gives to Community Connections
PRINCETON (WVVA) - A Mercer County jeweler is giving back some profits to help the community's young people make the right choices in life. The Bronze Look in Princeton made a $1,000 donation to CommunityMore >>
WV Chamber inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce today inducted six prominent business leaders as inaugural members of the newly established West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Hall ofMore >>
Window World Cares raises more than $500K during Family Reunion
N.WILKESBORO, N.C., JULY 25, 2011– Window World Cares, the charitable foundation of the nation's largest replacement window company, Window World, Inc., raised more than $504,900 to support its work withMore >>
AEP Foundation gives Theatre West Virginia $50,000 grant
(July 27, 2011) Appalachian Power, a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP), is an important energy provider and employer in the state of West Virginia. They have also been a significant partner forMore >>
UBB Miners Memorial receives donation from track company
WHITESVILLE- The Upper Big Branch Mining Memorial Group announced on Thursday a $10,000 donation to the UBB Miners Memorial from Vossloh Track Material Incorporated. The company's contribution brings theMore >>
Ramey purchasing Andy Clark Ford
PRINCETON (PRESS RELEASE) - Ramey Automotive Group is pleased to announce they have entered into an ‘Agreement to Purchase' with Andy Clark Ford, Inc. on Courthouse Road, in Princeton. The Ramey GroupMore >>
Greenbrier businesses Grab National Attention
RENICK- Two eateries in Greenbrier County are now featured in the new Southern Living cookbook, "Off the Eaten Path: Favorite Southern Dives and 150 Recipes That Made Them Famous." Both the Star DustMore >>
PHOTO ADDED: UBB Miners Memorial announces challenge grant
The Upper Big Branch Mining Memorial Group, INC announced Monday it received a pledge of $5,000 to the UBB Miners Memorial project in the form of a challenge grant from SCP Engineering. John Stahura, COOMore >>
Greenbrier Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business After Hours
LEWISBURG(WVVA)-The Greater Greenbrier Chamber of Commerce and US Cellular will host the June Business After Hours event on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 518 North Jefferson to celebrateMore >>
Chick-fil-A celebrates 30th anniversary
The Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Mercer Mall celebrated its 30th birthday with a celebration Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bluefield.More >>
Carilion receives award from Commission on Cancer
ROANOKE, Va. (May 26, 2011) – Carilion Clinic's Roanoke-based cancer treatment program has been granted the "Outstanding Achievement Award" by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College ofMore >>
Frontier Repair Center Extends Hours
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (May 26, 2011) – Frontier Communications' repair center in Charleston will be become an around-the-clock operation in serving the company's West Virginia customers. Dana Waldo, seniorMore >>
Rockefeller congratulates Small Business Person of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jay Rockefeller met with and congratulated Judy K. Sheppard, President/CEO of Professional Services of America (PSA) Inc. on being named West Virginia's 2011 Small Business PersonMore >>
Former Congressman Boucher to lead new government strategies practice group
Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2011) – Former Congressman Rick Boucher, who represented the Ninth District of Virginia for 28 years as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has joined Sidley AustinMore >>
Better Balance open house
Charleston, West Virginia – On May 22, 2011, Better Balance LLC, a wellness and educational consulting center at 1007 Bigley Ave, invites the public to join them in an Open House showcasing their talentedMore >>
Va. State Police welcomes 'Move Over' promotion by Food City
BRISTOL, Va. – Virginia's Move Over law will receive additional exposure following a collaboration with one of Southwest Virginia's leading independent grocery stores. Food City representatives revealedMore >>
Salon holds ribbon cutting in Richlands
The Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Salon Central located at 157 Suffolk Avenue, Richlands, Virginia, Friday, May 13. (Pictured left to Right) Karen Patton, Vice PresidentMore >>
Scholarship receives boost from bank donation
BLUEFIELD -- Anne Taylor (left), Vice President of First Community Bank, presents a matching gift from the bank for the Taylor Family Endowed Scholarship. Bluefield State College students in Nursing orMore >>
Business Before Hours in Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG- Goldfinch Cottage, a newly renovated rental home in the Lewisburg Historic District, will host the Greater Greenbrier Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours on Thursday May 19 from 7:30More >>
Businessman Powell to keynote CU Alumni Banquet
ATHENS, W.Va. – Princeton, W.Va. native and Concord alum Kevin Powell will be the keynote speaker for Concord University's Annual Alumni Banquet Friday, May 13, 2011. A successful North Carolina businessman,More >>
Speed Dating for Small Business – Finding the Right Lender
HUNTINGTON, W.VA. – The U.S. Small Business Administration and its network of small business resource partners will be conducting a "Borrower – Lender Matchmaking Event" on Friday, May 20 at the HolidayMore >>
Massey to conduct standdown at Randolph mine
JULIAN, W.Va., May 6, 2011 – In response to the recent U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) impact inspection results at Randolph Mine in Boone County, West Virginia, Massey Energy CompanyMore >>
The Greenbrier announces promotions
Jeff Kmiec, president of The Greenbrier, today announced the promotions of Todd Gillespie to vice president of sales and Robert Mickey to senior resort manager. Gillespie, formerly director of sales, ledMore >>
18th Business Showcase in Beckley
BECKLEY (WVVA) - Businesses from across the region will gather at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center Wednesday and Thursday for the 18th Sample Southern WV Business Showcase. WVVA will be thereMore >>
Small Business Award Winners
BECKLEY (WVVA) - Small businesses made a big mark at the Tamarack Center in Beckley Tuesday afternoon. Several community leaders where honored at the Small Business Awards Celebration. Below is the completeMore >>
Virginia Business Opportunity Fair 2011 May 2 & 3
Richmond—The 2011 Virginia Business Opportunity Fair, billed the best business ticket in the region, starts today, Monday May 2. Hosted by the Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (VMSDC), VBOFMore >>
Va's Deputy Commerce Sec. to speak at annual meeting
LEBANON – May 2, 2011 – Mary Rae Carter, Virginia's first Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Rural Economic Development, will be the keynote speaker at the May 4 annual meeting of the ExecutiveMore >>
US Cellular expanding in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG – U.S. Cellular will relocate its Lewisburg retail store located in the Jefferson Square shopping center on April 27, to a new site within the same shopping center at 518 N. Jefferson St. #25,More >>
Belk holding annual charity sale
(PRESS RELEASE) - Belk will hold its annual Spring Charity Sale this Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. to benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company's 16-state marketMore >>
WVVA wins at WVBA awards
CHARLESTON (WVVA) - WVVA had the honor to receive three awards from the West Virginia Broadcaster's Association at this year's annual dinner. Promotions Director Dustin Long won the Best Television CreativeMore >>
Complete list of WVBA winners
Radio: AC/Oldies Station of the Year LARGE MARKET: WWLW - Clarksburg - Magic 106.5 MEDIUM MARKET: WHAJ - Bluefield - WHAJ J104.5 UNRANKED: WDYK - Cumberland - WDYKMore >>
Princeton Health & Fitness Center earns state award
PRINCETON - The Princeton Health & Fitness Center (PHFC) was recently awarded the Business On Board With Childcare NAVIGATOR Award, presented by the West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund! PHFC was one of onlyMore >>
MedExpress offers online bill pay
MORGANTOWN – MedExpress Urgent Care, a national leader delivering affordable, high-quality care for those seeking non-emergency medical treatment, announced that it is now offering online bill paymentMore >>
Drive to End Hunger food drive underway at Kroger stores
MARTINSVILLE _ Sixteen percent of Virginians reported not having enough money to buy food in the last year, and you can help right where you live. Hunger is a growing concern for many, but it hits hardestMore >>
Frontier Communications Supports Student Mentoring Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 18, 2011) – Frontier Communications has presented $300,000 to The Education Alliance to expand WV eMentoring, a volunteer-driven mentoring program that uses technology to helpMore >>
Huntington National Bank is WV's SBA Large/National Lender of Year
CLARKSBURG – Judy McCauley, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration's West Virginia District Office, announced today that Huntington National Bank has been named the 2010 Large/National LenderMore >>
Pantili Suzuki honored for outstanding sales, service
PRINCETON, WV – (PRESS RELEASE) – American Suzuki Motor Corp. names Pantili Suzuki, of Princeton, WV to its 2010 President's Club – making it one of the top dealers in the company's U.S. dealer network,More >>
BC, Chick-fil-A partner for Leadercast
BLUEFIELD VA. (WVVA) - John Maxwell, Robin Roberts, Dan Cathy, Mack Brown and other internationally known leaders and speakers are coming to Bluefield College, Friday, May 6, by way of broadcast technologyMore >>
Massey Energy announces award winners
Julian (PRESS RELEASE) – March 10, 2010 – Massey Energy Company (NYSE:MEE) today announced that its Edwight Mining Company subsidiary won the Company's prestigious Bradbury Safety Award and that SidneyMore >>
Four Seasons Women's Conference March 22
BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The 11th annual Four Seasons Women's Conference will be held Tuesday, March 22, at David's at the Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's keynote speaker is Rita Suiter, owner and customerMore >>
32nd Better Living Show coming soon
BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The 32nd annual Better Living Show is scheduled for April 29 and 30 at the Brushfork National Guard Armory. Hosted by the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce, the show is expectedMore >>
BRCCC holding two training seminars
BECKLEY (WVVA) - The Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce is offering two business training sessions on March 22 at The Resort at Glade Springs Conference Center. Price to attend is $35 per person/More >>
Charleston-based fitness center opens new location
CHARLESTON (PRESS RELEASE) - Charleston, WV-based Brickhouse Cardio Club fitness franchises today announced it will open its fifth location of the Brickhouse Cardio Club brand in South Charleston, WV. FranchiseeMore >>
Reylas surface mine receives U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit
JULIAN (PRESS RELEASE) - Massey Energy Company (NYSE:MEE) announced today that its Highland Mining Company subsidiary has received a permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers to begin operationMore >>
WVU business school ranked 90th nationally by Businessweek
MORGANTOWN (PRESS RELEASE) - West Virginia University's College of Business and Economics has been ranked No. 90 in the Best Undergraduate Business Schools of 2011, according to the newly released BloombergMore >>
WVVA's Hendrick wins top sales award
BLUEFIELD, Va. (WVVA)- WVVA congratulates a member of its family who was honored for his hard work.

WVVA Account Executive Nathan Hendrick received the Top Salesman of the Year award from the Sales Executive Club at its annual awards banquet last Thursday at Fincastle Country Club.More >>
WV Division of Tourism earns awards for TV, web campaigns
CHARLESTON (PRESS RELEASE) – The West Virginia Division of Tourism recently earned multiple international and regional awards for its television and Internet marketing campaign titled "Where is your WestMore >>
James River Coal to buy 2 firms
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- James River Coal Company says it has agreed to buy two coal companies in a deal worth $475 million in cash. The Richmond-based producer of steam and industrial-grade coal said SundayMore >>
Alpha buys stake in 'green' cement company
ABINGDON, Va. (AP) -- Mine operator Alpha Natural Resources says it's buying a stake in a company that makes environmentally friendly cement from fly ash left over from burning coal. Alpha announced theMore >>