Mountaineer Gas Gets Approved Base Rate Increase
The West Virginia Public Service Commission approved a settlement raising Mountaineer Gas's base rates, effective Dec. 1.
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West Virginia Business News
For readers in West Virginia, this page covers companies, markets and regional commerce. Reporting examines organizational developments, industry reports and the economic factors shaping the state.
Industry
Morrisey Announces $3.2M for Rural Water Filtration
Funding will help 5,000 homes in McDowell and Mingo counties that rely on private wells, springs, or cisterns.
Jobs
Court Upholds Cut to Malpractice Award
West Virginia's high court sided 4-1 with reducing a $250,000 jury verdict against two providers to $11,250 after a settlement credit was applied.
Philanthropy
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State Parks Foundation Raises $110,881 for Playgrounds
The Playground of Possibilities campaign has concluded, with $105,000 in grants awarded to six local park foundations for playground improvements.
Startups
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West Virginia Opens Office of Entrepreneurship
The state launched a new initiative on July 1 to support businesses less than five years old.
People
ARC Selects Five West Virginians for Leadership Class
Five West Virginia leaders are among 40 fellows chosen for the Appalachian Regional Commission's 2026-2027 Appalachian Leadership Institute.
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This section follows corporate mergers, store operations, funding rounds, industry growth and leadership transitions. Reporting spans from the state capital to the rural counties where commerce connects to residents. The state relies heavily on specific industrial sectors, which makes shifts in energy, manufacturing and logistics particularly impactful. Development and capital investment projects remain a constant driver of economic change throughout the state.