WSAZ Dollars & Sense | Economic News & Stock Market Information for West Virginia, Ohio, & Kentucky
Dollars & Sense Headlines

Regional Leaders in Washington to Talk Coal with President Obama
13 Comments
Last Updated: 11:17 PM 02/03/10 - Leaders from West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio were in Washington on Wednesday to talk face-to-face about the future of coal. - (Full Story)

Hockey Could Return to Huntington
48 Comments
Last Updated: 11:13 PM 02/03/10 - Nearly a decade ago, the Huntington Blizzard ruled the ice at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Now, a bond could bring hockey back to Huntington. - (Full Story)
Jobs Hot Topic at West Virginia AFL-CIO Conference in Charleston
7 Comments
Last Updated: 7:31 PM 02/03/10 - The West Virginia AFL-CIO is pushing for something just about everyone wants -- jobs. Union workers, lobbyists and lawmakers gathered Wednesday for a two-day labor conference. That kickoff began with 200 people packed into the Cultural Center. (Full Story)
Greenup Locks Problem Hurting Business for Some Along Ohio River
2 Comments
Last Updated: 6:49 PM 02/03/10 - Towboats are still backed up waiting to get through the hampered Greenup Locks. It's a tough situation that's starting to hit some companies where it hurts most -- in their bottom line. (Full Story)
Slow Ohio River Traffic Means Big Business for Some
0 Comments
Last Updated: 7:02 PM 02/02/10 - The slowdown on the Ohio River from the broken gate at the Greenup Lock isn't bad news for everyone. (Full Story)
Kanawha State Forest Coalition Against Proposed Mining Site
5 Comments
Last Updated: 7:10 PM 02/02/10 - As Keystone Development waits for a permit to expand its mountaintop removal site in Kanawha County, another group is building up opposition to the plan. (Full Story)
Empire Fur in Charleston Set to Close
1 Comment
Last Updated: 5:18 PM 02/02/10 - A business in downtown Charleston is closing up shop after more than a decade of serving customers.
(Full Story)
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland Visits Our Area, Talks Jobs and Education
12 Comments
Last Updated: 8:29 PM 02/01/10 - Gov. Ted Strickland says when it comes to jobs, what's good for the entire Buckeye State is also good for southern Ohio.
(Full Story)
UPDATE: Tows Again Moving Through Greenup Locks and Dam
15 Comments
Last Updated: 1:22 PM 02/02/10 - As of Tuesday morning., 23 tows were waiting to lock through at Greenup.

(Full Story)
Countywide Smoking Ban Approved in Cabell County
165 Comments
Last Updated: 11:14 PM 01/27/10 - A countywide smoking ban was approved Wednesday by the Cabell County Board of Health. (Full Story)
Toyota Recall to Eliminate Overtime and Some Production at the W.Va. Plant
8 Comments
Last Updated: 9:07 PM 01/27/10 - Toyota is suspending U.S. sales of eight recalled vehicle models to fix accelerator pedals that stick. (Full Story)
Rite Aid Layoffs 7 Drivers on Monday
21 Comments
Last Updated: 1:17 PM 01/25/10 - Seven people who work at the Rite-Aid Distribution Center in Poca will soon be out of a job. (Full Story)
Getting Local Relief to Haiti
9 Comments
Last Updated: 9:39 PM 01/20/10 - One area mission continues its task in Haiti, working around the clock to get people medical supplies, food, water and all of the basic essentials. (Full Story)
Ashland March Celebrates MLK's Legacy and Helps in Haitian Relief
0 Comments
Last Updated: 9:49 PM 01/18/10 - In Ashland, the community gathered for a march to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and King's vision. (Full Story)
NEW INFO: West Virginia National Guard Sends Supplies to Haiti
0 Comments
Last Updated: 9:11 PM 01/18/10 - As the relief effort continues in Haiti, members of the West Virginia National Guard are stepping up to help those in need. (Full Story)
Frontier vs. Verizon Debate Continues Regarding Communications in W.Va.
34 Comments
Last Updated: 8:52 PM 01/12/10 - The debate continued about who is best fit to serve as the main communication provider for the state of West Virginia.
(Full Story)
Diagnostic Hybrids Sold to California Company
0 Comments
Last Updated: 10:20 AM 01/12/10 - A spokesperson for Diagnostic Hybrids, which has been sold to a California company for $130 million, says the company is staying in Athens. (Full Story)
More Headlines...
Stay Connected

E-News

Mobile

RSS Feeds

Weather Alerts


Facebook

Twitter

MySpace
WSAZ Stocks
QUOTES
    Symbol Lookup


WSAZ Finance Glossary

Financial Glossary © ML

WSAZ Current National Rates

Mortgage Rates © ML

WSAZ FHA Loan Limits

FHA Loan Calculator © ML

WSAZ.com Sponsor Sections & Links
WSAZ Olympic Zone web channel
Full 2010 Olympic coverage from the WSAZ Olympic Zone.
Healthy Connections Healthy Connections
Find a local health professional
Healthy Tri-State
Tips to live a healthier lifestyle
WV Lottery
Nightly drawings and numbers
SOMC
Very good things are happening here
Moms4Moms presented by McDonald's
A collection of resources here to help Moms weather the daily storms that come along with parenting.
Big Sandy
For all your furniture and appliance needs