MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Republican primary-election contest for the 59th District seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates will be sought by former Del. Larry D. Kump and Tally Ranels Reed, the wife of Morgan County (W.Va.) Commissioner Ken Reed.The 59th District includes portions of Berkeley and Morgan counties, including the communities of Hedgesville, Cherry Run, Jones Spring and The Woods.Kump and Reed are aiming to replace Del. Saira Blair, R-Berkeley/Morgan, who opted not to seek a third term this year.The winner of the GOP vote May 8 is expected to face Democrat John Isner in the November general election.Reed, who owns Reed's Pharmacy stores in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Hedgesville, W.Va.; and three other locations, said her experience as a business owner, pharmacist and mother of four children would greatly enhance her ability to see every issue from "all angles" in representing the district.Kump, who served two terms in the House of Delegates, said he believes he is … [Read more...] about Kump, Reed face off in West Virginia 59th District
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Ratliff leads Hickory to 6-2 win over West Virginia
HICKORY, N.C. (AP) -- Tyler Ratliff had two hits and scored two runs, as the Hickory Crawdads exploded for a season-high in runs in a 6-2 win over the West Virginia Power on Thursday.Hickory took the lead in the first when Melvin Novoa hit a three-run double and then scored on a single by Justin Jacobs.Following the big inning, the Power cut into the deficit in the fifth inning when Calvin Mitchell hit a two-run home run.The Crawdads later tacked on two runs in the fifth when Novoa and Kole Enright hit RBI singles to secure the victory.Hickory right-hander Alex Eubanks (1-1) picked up the win after allowing two runs on five hits over five innings. Opposing starter Travis MacGregor (0-1) took the loss in the South Atlantic League game after giving up four runs and three hits over one inning.For the Power, Mitchell homered and doubled, driving home two runs.—————This story was generated by Automated Insights ( http://www.automatedinsights.com ) using data … [Read more...] about Ratliff leads Hickory to 6-2 win over West Virginia
West Virginia sues Equifax over data breach
(Reuters) - West Virginia sued Equifax Inc on Thursday for failing to safeguard consumer information of hundreds of thousands of state residents and for delaying alerting the public to a breach that exposed the personal data of about 148 million people, the state’s attorney general said. FILE PHOTO: Credit reporting company Equifax Inc. corporate offices are pictured in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Tami Chappell/File Photo The attorney general, Patrick Morrisey, said he filed the lawsuit in Boone County Circuit Court. It was the second lawsuit filed by a state attorney general since Equifax disclosed the breach in September. “Equifax’s failure to secure consumers’ personal information constitutes a shocking betrayal of public trust and an egregious violation of West Virginia consumer protection and data privacy laws,” Morrisey said in a statement. Equifax did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Equifax … [Read more...] about West Virginia sues Equifax over data breach
West Virginia concealed handgun licenses OK in Minnesota
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's concealed handgun licenses are now recognized in Minnesota West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office announced the addition on Wednesday. The attorney general's website says more than 30 states recognize West Virginia licenses. Morrisey's office said in a news release that it engaged in discussions with Minnesota officials to secure the recognition.To obtain a concealed handgun license, West Virginia residents can contact their local sheriff's office. … [Read more...] about West Virginia concealed handgun licenses OK in Minnesota
CB Financial Services, Inc. and First West Virginia Bancorp, Inc. Receive Stockholder Approval for Pending Merger
CARMICHAELS, Pa. and WHEELING, W.Va., April 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CB Financial Services, Inc. (“CB”) (NASDAQ:CBFV) and First West Virginia Bancorp, Inc. (“First West Virginia”) (OTCQX:FWVB) announced today that their respective stockholders overwhelmingly approved their pending merger at special stockholders’ meetings held yesterday. Over 99% of the votes cast at each meeting were cast in favor of the transaction. /EIN News/ -- “We are very grateful to our respective stockholders for their confidence in the future of our combined banks. We have every reason to believe that our expanded team will seize the future and, through outstanding personal service to our customers, provide growth for our stockholders,” said both Pat O’Brien, President of Community Bank, and Bill Petroplus, CEO of Progressive Bank. CB and First West Virginia expect to complete the merger on or about April 30, 2018, subject to the satisfaction of … [Read more...] about CB Financial Services, Inc. and First West Virginia Bancorp, Inc. Receive Stockholder Approval for Pending Merger