New steel sign celebrates Chester’s place in West Virginia

Community Craig Howell NEW MARKER – Area officials gathered Friday morning in Chester's Virginia Gardens to unveil the new West Virginia sign, made possible through a program launched by state Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman. Pictured with the sign are, from …

Retailers expect big turnout during West Virginia Tax-Free Weekend

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - For many families, the back-to-school countdown has officially begun. And this weekend, shoppers can save a little extra. West Virginia’s tax-free holiday runs from Friday through Monday, allowing eligible items like clothing …

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Nucor West Virginia construction advancing, testing underway

APPLE GROVE, W.Va. — The leader of Nucor Steel predicts a long, profitable future for the Nucor West Virginia plant set to begin operations next year. Leon Topalian Nucor Chair and CEO Leo Topalian said during an second quarter earning’s call earlier this …

West Virginia residents hear power plant may seek cheaper water, and fear their bills will rise

A utility dispute in a small West Virginia city is raising a major concern for residents after a power plant wants to stop using city water. The tension comes because taxpayer money funded the improvements needed for the power plant to access water. If …

The signature Big Mac of McDonald’s is flipped with a north-central West Virginia-southwestern Pa. connection

FAIRMONT -- This is the fast-food jingle you know, even if you don't know it. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun ..." It was the musical recipe for the Big Mac, the multi-decker …

2026 West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday

By D.L. Bowles For back to school shoppers and others looking to save some money, this year’s sales tax holiday begins on Friday, July 31 and runs through Monday, Aug. 3. During the holiday the primary items that are exempt from sales tax are clothing, …

Bilby holds 1-shot lead over Mason Williams with 18 holes remaining at West Virginia Open

Back in 2023, Ryan Bilby outlasted Mason Williams to become the first amateur to win the West Virginia Open in 19 years. After both golfers fired the two best rounds Thursday in the 93rd West Virginia Open at The Resort At Glade Springs, the duo will again …

Nucor CEO says soon to open West Virginia plant will be profitable for decades

A rendering of the Nucor West Virginia plant at Apple Grove. (Photo/Nucor) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The leader of Nucor Steel predicts a long, profitable future for the Nucor West Virginia plant set to begin operations next year. Leon Topalian Nucor Chair and …

Highlighted by seven birdies in final round, Williams fires 68 to win West Virginia Open for first time

DANIELS, W.Va. — Mason Williams has enjoyed a wealth of success golfing around the world. One of the more notable omissions from his resume was a West Virginia Open title. No more. Williams carded seven birdies and shot a final round 4-under par 68 Friday …