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Vitalant Announces Blood Donor Car Giveaway Amid Critical Shortage of Type O Blood

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WHEELING — This summer nonprofit Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of Type O blood, and starting July 9, donors of all types who help support the blood supply for patients could do more than save lives; they could also win an upgrade to their daily commute. All those who come to donate with Vitalant through Aug. 8 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a car. Every day, patients relying on trauma care, cancer treatments, surgeries, and chronic illness management depend on a steady supply of blood products. All blood types are needed, especially type O, as well as ...

Oklahoma Man Admits To Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting RED

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An Oklahoma man has admitted to wire fraud for his role in a scheme that targeted the Ohio Valley Industrial & Business Development Corporation, doing business as the Regional Economic Development Partnership, a private, non-profit development corporation based in Wheeling, announced U.S. ...

Ohio County Will Fund Raises For Elected Officials

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WHEELING — Elected officials in Ohio County will receive pay raises after state officials informed county commissioners the increases are required under state law and cannot be declined. The West Virginia Legislature earlier this year passed legislation increasing salaries for county commissioners and other elected county officials statewide, but Ohio County commissioners had questioned whether they were required to fund the raises. Solicitor Don Tennant previously said he would contact the West Virginia Auditor's Office to determine whether county commissions could decline to ...

Wheeling Chamber Foundation Seeking Forward Fund Scholarship Applicants

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The Wheeling Chamber Foundation has launched of the Forward Fund, a new scholarship program designed to invest in the next generation of local business leaders by expanding access to professional development, statewide networking and leadership opportunities. Made possible through the founding support of Expand Energy and WesBanco, the Forward Fund provides scholarships for eligible small business owners to attend the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit and, in future rounds, the Women's Leadership Summit. Applications are now open for the inaugural Forward Fund ...

Local rap group inks deal with Roc Nation

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BELLAIRE — Local hip-hop group The Council 2432 has signed a record deal with Jay-Z's record label, Roc Nation. Recently, the seven-member group traveled to New York City to meet with Roc Nation representatives, which led to the group signing a recording contract. Bob P (Bobby Parrish), ...