Economic growth tied to tourism, housing, prof says
A West Virginia University economics professor provided his assessment Tuesday evening of Fayette County’s economic outlook. Prognosis — the proverbial silver lining lurks along the rim of the New River Gorge in the form of housing developments.
October 12, 2006
Council hikes hotel-motel tax
If you find yourself paying a few extra dollars to stay at New River Inn or Holiday Inn while visiting Oak Hill, there is a logical explanation — city council members Monday evening passed the second reading of a hike in the hotel-motel tax. On a positive note, the move could result in improvements to White Oak Rails-to-Trails.
October 12, 2006
Homecoming activities kick off Thursday
Activities for the 2006 Homecoming celebration at WVU Tech kick off Thursday evening at 8 p.m. with a concert featuring 2 Skinny Dorks and the Family in the Tech Center ballroom. The concert, which is open to everyone, is free.
October 12, 2006
Switch to biodiesel going well for Nicholas schools
The transportation director of the Nicholas County school system says he is pleased so far with the results of the decision to switch from diesel to a mix of soy-based biodiesel fuel.
October 12, 2006
Mount Hope gets $700,000 for sewer ugrade
A $700,000 grant furnished by the Appalachian Regional Commission adds a key component in Mount Hope’s long-running effort to provide sewage service to residents in two outlying areas.
September 22, 2006
Oak Hill police officer resigns
The resignation last week of an Oak Hill police officer plagued with legal woes has merely provided additional impetus to a police department’s already eager search for new recruits.
August 18, 2006
Oak Hill city council bans ATVs from trail
After some discussion of legal terminology, Oak Hill city council Monday evening unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance that would ban all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other motorized conveyances from the White Oak Rails-to-Trails. Council member Bruce Coleman was absent.
August 18, 2006
Deputies, TRIDENT bust meth lab
Fayette County sheriff’s deputies teamed with members of the TRIDENT drug task force to successfully locate and destroy a make-shift methamphetamine lab at a camp site near Nallen early Monday morning.
August 18, 2006
Fire damages OH business
An early Monday morning fire on July 10 damaged an Oak Hill business and is under investigation by the state fire marshal’s office.
