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Shooting Rampage Kills Two, Injures Three in West Virginia
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly shooting erupted Monday morning in a rural West Virginia community, leaving two people dead — including the alleged shooter — and three others wounded, according to local reports. Media cited the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office,...
West Virginia Business Owner Sentenced for Employment Tax Crimes
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 18, 2025
A West Virginia man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his willful failure to pay over employment taxes on behalf of his business. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Dean E. Dawson, of...
Byline Bank Honored with SBA Lender of the Year Award in Illinois
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
Byline Bank receives Illinois SBA Lender of the Year Awards for fiscal year 2024. Pictured, from left: Roberto Herencia; Rehman Valliani; Thomas Abraham; Melanie Noosbond; Patrick Piorkowski, Lender Relations Specialist for the SBA’s Illinois...
Tennessee Dispatches 160 National Guard Personnel to Washington
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Tennessee announced Tuesday it will dispatch approximately 160 National Guard personnel to Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump’s assertion that crime and homelessness have spiraled out of control in the U.S. capital. This...
Long Ridge Energy LLC Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
HANNIBAL, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Ridge Energy LLC (“LRE”) is announcing its second quarter 2025 investor call for Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. LRE comprises the electric power and natural gas business of Long...
Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,229 New WV Business Registrations for July of 2025
West Virginia Secretary of the State
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August 13, 2025
Charleston, W.Va. –The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,229 new businesses statewide during the month of July according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in July include...
West Virginia Department of Human Services Nationally Recognized for Modernizing Medicaid System
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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August 4, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been named a 2025 AWS Champions Award winner by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Center for Digital Government, recognizing the agency’s successful modernization of the state’s Medicaid...
West Virginia Celebrates Child Support Awareness Month with Launch of New Website
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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August 1, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE), is proud to recognize August as Child Support Awareness Month by launching a new, user-friendly website: bcse.wvtylertech.com. The site offers an...
33 West Virginia Companies Honored for Expanding Global Reach at 2025 Export Awards
West Virginia Department of Economic Development
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August 4, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies were recognized for expanding into new international markets at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony held on July 31. Seven of the honored businesses were first-time recipients of...
33 West Virginia Companies Honored for Expanding Global Reach at 2025 Export Awards
West Virginia Department of Economic Development
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August 4, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies were recognized for expanding into new international markets at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony held on July 31. Seven of the honored businesses were first-time recipients of...
Attorney General Ford Joins Bipartisan Letter to CDC and HHS in Support of National Youth Tobacco Survey
Nevada Attorney General
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August 19, 2025
Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Health...
Main Street Financial Services, Corp. Announces Opening of Full-Service Branch in St. Clairsville, Ohio
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 11, 2025
WOOSTER, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Main Street Financial Services, Corp. (OTCQX: MSWV), the holding company for Main Street Bank, is pleased to announce the opening of a full-service branch in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The new location,...
Service Wire President and CEO Louis Weisberg joins Secretary Warner for “Just Three Questions!” to discuss the company's longevity and commitment to the Mountain State
West Virginia Secretary of the State
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August 8, 2025
Charleston, W.Va. – During a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!”, Louis Weisberg—President and CEO of Service Wire—and WV Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed a new multi-million-dollar facility that Service Wire broke ground on in...
The Joint Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 7, 2025
- Refranchised 37 clinics; Franchises now represent 92% of the portfolio - - Acquired rights to the Northwest regional developer territory - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), a national operator,...
Secure Futures Obtains $15.2 Million Commitment to Finance Commercial Solar Power Projects in Virginia
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 7, 2025
Staunton, VA, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Secure Solar Futures has signed an agreement with Pardee Renewable Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Pardee Resources Company, to provide $15.2 million in equity financing to develop, own and operate 4.6...
Layoffs in 2025 Drive Surge in Demand for Bad Credit Personal Loans Across the U.S.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
Dallas, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This release is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice or a solicitation to lend. Super Personal Finder is not a lender, does not make credit decisions, and does not guarantee...
FTAI Infrastructure Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 6, 2025
NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (NASDAQ:FIP) (the “Company” or “FIP”) announced today that it has agreed to purchase The Wheeling Corporation, owner of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (the “W&LE”), for...
Mike Graney joins Secretary Warner for “Just Three Questions!” to discuss diversifying our state's economy
West Virginia Secretary of the State
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July 30, 2025
Charleston, W.Va. – During a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!”, Mike Graney—Executive Director and Acting Secretary for the Department of Economic Development for West Virginia—and WV Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed where the...
The Joint Corp. Expects to Restate Full Year 2024 and First Quarter 2025 Financial Statements due to Overestimated Noncash Impairment Charges
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
- Expects to reduce 2024 net loss and increase carrying value of assets held for sale by approximately $2.2 million - - Expects to increase first quarter 2025 net income by approximately $0.5 million, resulting in a cumulative increase in carrying...
Three US states to ship National Guard troops to fight Washington’s crime, homelessness
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Three Republican-led states have announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, DC, supporting a federal effort to address crime and homelessness. West Virginia will send 300–400 personnel, South Carolina 200, and Ohio...