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No one should be upset because no one picked the correct numbers to win the large Powerball jackpot last night. It didn't stop people from walking up to the lottery outlets to buy a chance at a multi-million
No one should be upset because no one picked the correct numbers to win the large Powerball jackpot last night. It didn't stop people from walking up to the lottery outlets to buy a chance at a multi-million
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The hybrid buses that began popping up in Kanawha County a couple of years ago already are outdated, but that doesn't mean the buses aren't technologically savvy. James Snodgrass, a supervisor with Kanawha
The hybrid buses that began popping up in Kanawha County a couple of years ago already are outdated, but that doesn't mean the buses aren't technologically savvy.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:59:07 GMT
The rehabilitation of Tri-State Airport's 12-30 runway resulted in good things for the Huntington airport.
The rehabilitation of Tri-State Airport's 12-30 runway resulted in good things for the Huntington airport.
Armstrong Hardwood Flooring announced plans Dec. 6 to hire 145 workers at its Beverly plant to meet increasing demand.
The facility, located in Randolph County, currently employs 575 workers. Potential job seekers can apply online by clicking on the careers tab at www.armstrong.com or by attending one of the plant's open houses on Dec. 8, 15, Jan. 5 and 19.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said the expansion is just one example of growth among West Virginia companies.
"We appreciate having Armstrong Hardwood Flooring in West Virginia for the past 20 years," Tomblin said in a statement. "(Its) plan to hire 145 workers is another example of the confidence companies have in our state and our work force."
Armstrong World Industries Inc. designs and manufactures floors and ceilings. In 2011, Armstrong's consolidated net sales from continuing operations totaled approximately $2.7 billion. The company is based in Lancaster, Pa., and operates 32 plants in eight countries, employing approximately 8,500 employees worldwide.
An Armstrong plant in Millwood deals mainly with mineral wool, or the raw materials for mineral fiber ceilings.