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Jackson receives association entrepreneurship award

PARKERSBURG – The president of WVU Parkersburg was named the 2026 Entrepreneurial President of the Year Monday by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. Dr. Torie Jackson said the recognition belongs to a campus that has learned to look at ordinary things and ask ...

Burk named director of Camp Kootaga Foundation

PARKERSBURG — Camp Kootaga Foundation President James Bennon announced the addition of Christopher Burk as the foundation's director. As director, Burk will serve as an ambassador for both Camp Kootaga and the foundation. According to Bennon, Burk will work closely with the executive ...

United Bankshares Inc. announces third quarter 2026 earnings

CHARLESTON – United Bankshares Inc. this week reported earnings for the third quarter of 2026 of $128.7 million, or $0.94 per diluted share. Third quarter 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.5%, 9.24% and 14.68% respectively. “Record net interest income, an expanding net interest margin, and strong organic growth drove earnings in the third quarter of 2026,” said Richard M. Adams Jr., United’s chief executive officer. “Continuing to underpin our success are our ...