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FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- It could be even more expensive to pay for college starting next month.Government subsidized student loan interest rates are set to double come July 1st, and for local studentsMore >> FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- It could be even more expensive to pay for college starting next month.Government subsidized student loan interest rates are set to double come July 1st, and for local studentsMore >> FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- Seniors at the Fairlea Senior Center gathered to greet Senator Joe Manchin Friday.Manchin held a town hall-style meeting there, focusing on issues like immigration reform, backgroundMore >> FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- Seniors at the Fairlea Senior Center gathered to greet Senator Joe Manchin Friday.Manchin held a town hall-style meeting there, focusing on issues like immigration reform, backgroundMore >> LOOKOUT (WVVA) - A Fayette County man was arrested Friday after police say he was caught in the act of burglary by a neighbor. Michael Ray Clark Jr., 22, was charged with entering without breaking afterMore >> LOOKOUT (WVVA) - A Fayette County man was arrested Friday after police say he was caught in the act of burglary by a neighbor. Michael Ray Clark Jr., 22, was charged with entering without breaking afterMore >> The case against a Bluefield man accused of firing several gunshots at strip club in Bluefield is moving forward in the court system. Richard Saunders is charged with attempted murder, wanton endangermentMore >> The case against a Bluefield man accused of firing several gunshots at strip club in Bluefield is moving forward in the court system. Richard Saunders is charged with attempted murder, wanton endangermentMore >> PRINCETON (WVVA) - Dashcam video from a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser has captured the traffic stop that led to Princeton fugitive Brett Bowyer's arrest earlier this week. Bowyer, a former counselorMore >> PRINCETON (WVVA) - Dashcam video from a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser has captured the traffic stop that led to Princeton fugitive Brett Bowyer's arrest earlier this week. Bowyer, a former counselorMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - A search for the culprits responsible for a rash of vandalism in Bluefield last weekend continues. On Tuesday, Bluefield Police recovered a suspect vehicle they believe to be associatedMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - A search for the culprits responsible for a rash of vandalism in Bluefield last weekend continues. On Tuesday, Bluefield Police recovered a suspect vehicle they believe to be associatedMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The Trinity United Methodist Church building has been marred by vandalism, but the church's spirit remains undeterred. A vandal or vandals spray painted graffiti on the side of theMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - The Trinity United Methodist Church building has been marred by vandalism, but the church's spirit remains undeterred. A vandal or vandals spray painted graffiti on the side of theMore >> "We are now the largest Aerial Adventure company in the world. We have more miles of zipline than anywhere else," says Dave Arnold owner of Adventures on the Gorge. TreeTops Canopy tour, located in theMore >> "We are now the largest Aerial Adventure company in the world. We have more miles of zipline than anywhere else," says Dave Arnold owner of Adventures on the Gorge. TreeTops Canopy tour, located in theMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - Plum Creek Winery in Thompson Valley, Virginia opened its doors this past March, hoping to promote tourism to the Southwest Virginia area. Owners, Brian and Donna Allison say they'veMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - Plum Creek Winery in Thompson Valley, Virginia opened its doors this past March, hoping to promote tourism to the Southwest Virginia area. Owners, Brian and Donna Allison say they'veMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) – One local business is supporting special needs children in the area by raising money for them to attend camps this summer. Wendy's in Tazewell and Claypool Hill held the TASK SummerMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) – One local business is supporting special needs children in the area by raising money for them to attend camps this summer. Wendy's in Tazewell and Claypool Hill held the TASK SummerMore >>
CHARLESTON, W.Va.- West Virginia plans to promote vehicles that run on natural gas by hosting a national conference.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Tuesday announced plans for an Appalachian Basin Natural Gas Vehicle Expo and Conference in mid-May 2013.
Tomblin said he'll invite the dozen governors who with Tomblin wrote the auto industry earlier this year urging them to offer natural gas vehicles.
The Charleston expo follows Tomblin's commission of a study into converting at least some state vehicles to natural gas. West Virginia has an abundant supply of the fossil fuel, particularly in its share of the Marcellus shale reserve. Natural gas remains cheaper than gasoline.
Tomblin said the expo will promote natural gas as a vehicle fuel to private businesses as well as cities and counties around the country.
