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Tomblin gains praise from senator
matthewu@herald-mail.comU.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller in Martinsburg on Wednesday praised acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin as a "terrific leader," and West Virginia's senior senator said he hoped there would not be a special election for governor in 2011. "I don't say that politically....Tags: Government, Justice System, Local Government, West Virginia, Joe Manchin III
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Tomblin pledges 2011 focus on W.Va. jobs, energy
Declaring that West Virginia is poised to gain economic ground in the Great Recession's wake, acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin detailed a legislative agenda Wednesday focusing on jobs, education and the state's natural resources.
Tomblin touted the...Tags: Coal, Government, Heads of State, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Economy, Business and Finance
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The link between health care costs and job creation
In noting that Washington County lost more than 440 jobs last year, Timothy R. Troxell, executive director of the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission, said something you almost never hear a development advocate say: The reality...Tags: Health, Democratic Party, Television, Labor Markets, Entertainment
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Manitowoc plans to hire 200 workers in the first half of this year
roxann.miller@heraldmail.comManitowoc, Franklin County's fourth largest employer, expects to hire 200 employees in the first half of this year, according to company officials. "The hiring process has begun and interviews are being conducted weekly," Mark Johnston, director of human...Tags: Employees, Human Interest, Career and Workplace, Employment, Norfolk Southern Corporation
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Raleigh Street, other W.Va. updates shared
richardb@herald-mail.comMartinsburg Mayor George Karos Thursday brought his Berkeley County counterparts up to date on progress of the city's $38 million Raleigh Street Extension project, construction of which is under way. "I did some research," Karos said in addressing a...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Local Government, West Virginia, Quebecor Inc., Dining and Drinking
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J.C. Penney sales, earnings plunge in 1Q
J.C. Penney Co. on Thursday said that total sales and same-store sales posted double-digit declines in the first quarter, as the struggling retailer forecast last week. Its operating margins plunged in the on the weak sales and heavy clearance deals, as...Tags: Ron Johnson, Kohl's Illinois, Inc., JC Penney Company Inc., Mother's Day, Corporate Officers
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The day ahead in business May 15
Reports: MBA mortgage index for week ended May 11, 6 a.m.; Producer price index for April, 7:30 a.m.; Empire State manufacturing index for March, 7:30 a.m.; Treasury international cash outflows for March, 8 a.m.; Industrial production/capacity utilization...
Tags: Deere and Company, Pinnacle Foods Incorporated, Cisco Systems Inc., Lifeway Foods Incorporated
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Retail sales brighten, but less than expected
Late last month, as the weather began to warm into a semblance of spring, teens and bargain hunters who had spent months crunching their spending surged into retailers to shop. Their activity helped push up a monthly measure of same-store sales by 3.8%...
Tags: American Apparel, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Labor Markets, TJX Companies Incorporated, Victoria's Secret
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Stylists make the red carpet sizzle at Oscars
It's a pretty good bet that when stars arrive on the Oscar red carpet Sunday they'll be wearing clothes, jewelry and accessories selected with the help of a fashion stylist. And fans are more aware than ever that their idols don't create their looks...
Tags: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley , Nicole Richie, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Saldana, Valentino
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Facebook users hit 'like,' stores jump into action
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook isn't just for goofy pictures and silly chatter. Whether shoppers know it or not, their actions online help dictate what's in stores during this holiday season. After polling customers on the social media site, Macy's...
Tags: Services and Shopping, Social Media, Small Businesses, Walmart, Business
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Stores Borrow From Fast-food Industry's Playbook
AP Retail WriterNEW YORK (AP) — This holiday season, Burger King won't be the only place where you can have it your way. It used to be enough for stores to promise discounts of up to 70 percent off to lure shoppers during the busy holiday shopping season. But...Tags: Services and Shopping, Amazon.com Inc., Sony Corp., Food Industry, Target
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