Economy and Jobs

The Isaac Jackson Hotel and Davis Trust Co. made history Thursday as the U.S. Small Business Administration presented a record $5 million check to the soon-to-be-finished hotel and conference center. Read more

United Hospital Center (UHC) and the West Virginia United Health System (WVUHS) have reached a preliminary agreement with Pallottine Missionary Sisters, for the transfer of sponsorship of St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon to UHC. Read more

West Virginia Surface Mine Board is deciding whether to revoke a permit for a surface mining operation located near Kanawha State Forest. Read more

With the closure of the emergency department at the St. Joseph's Campus of the Camden Clark Medical Center, officials at the new consolidated emergency department at Memorial Campus are ready to take on the emergency needs of the community. Read more

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said Tuesday he believes workforce training is picking up the needed momentum it needs in the Mountain State. Read more

On Tuesday morning, the Marshall County Commission passed a resolution to begin construction on a proposed power plant by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Bob Miller opposed. Read more

Developers of a proposed natural gas-fired power plant in Marshall County are seeking the county's support of the project. Read more

Despite mounting tensions over the future use of coal in electricity production, Appalachian Power said there is no diversion in its present strategy. Read more

Fox News' Special Report last night featured a segment contrasting the natural gas and jobs boom in Pennsylvania driven by advancements in hydraulic fracturing with the struggling economy in southern New York where the state has instituted a fracking moratorium. Read more

The communications disconnect between recruiters and candidates is one that's often discussed among human resources professionals. Read more