Representatives of The Greenbrier Hotel say a possible $500 million financing deal remains on track for closure by late this week, although major hurdles still remain.
One is that representatives of the hotel owned by Senator Jim Justice and his family are actively negotiating a release and payoff statement with White Sulphur Springs Holdings, an Omni Hotels affiliate that bought about $300 million in first-lien debt on The Greenbrier earlier this year, “and expect to reach agreement on a final

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fans who attended the Billy Strings show in Charleston Tuesday night expressed frustration at the slow pace of security checks to get into the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Some on social media complained it took well past the show time of 7:30 to get to their seats. Others gave up and went home.
Coliseum General Manager Patrick Leahy said there were a number of reasons for the slow pace, but added everybody was able to clear security and be in their seats by

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Local leaders from communities across West Virginia are sharing ideas and experiences in the capital city at the annual West Virginia Municipal League Conference.
230 cities, towns, and villages are represented at the conference, which kicked into high gear with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday morning.
Amy Shuler Goodwin
“We all work extremely hard in municipal government. We’re all doing the true boots-on-the-ground work, but sometimes it’s a good idea to connect with one

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–Morrisey fears fraud and abuse in the school clothing voucher program
–FEMA is urging flood victims in two counties to register for disaster relief
–Disavowed politician Elliot Pritt out maneuvers GOP leaders by taking his name off the ballot
–In Sports: Two WVU basketball players sue the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility
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MAIDSVILLE, W.Va. — American Electric Power has announced plans to purchase the nation’s newest and cleanest coal-fired electric plants in the country and the permits required to construct a natural gas power plant alongside.
Brian Abraham
The Longview Power Plant in Maidsville generates 710 megawatts and is about 15 years old.
Appalachian Power President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Abraham said the plant will support the increase in demand, and residential ratepayers will not pick up the

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Marion County Board of Education is being sued by two of its employees, including the county superintendent.
Donna Heston
The suits have been filed by superintendent Dr. Donna Heston and human resources administrator Kristin DeVaul. BOE President James Saunders, Vice President Kevin Rogers, and Co-Vice President Donna Costello are accused of sex discrimination, creating a hostile work environment, and harassment.
Saunders, Rogers, and Costello are named as defendants in

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Wayne County Schools are launching a brand-new approach to middle school education.
The district joined with Marshall University and the Empowerment Collaborative to establish the state’s first Empowerment Demonstration School. The partnership is aimed at preparing students for success in academics, careers, and life. The model was announced Tuesday after the Marshall University Board of Governors meeting.
The Empowerment School model completely revamps the entire school