CHARLESTON â West Virginia American Waterâs request for water and wastewater rate increases has drawn the ire of local residents and officials.
The Kanawha County Commission and members of Charleston City Council are among those objecting to West Virginia Americanâs rate hike requests filed April 30 with state utility regulators.
The company is seeking an additional $40.8 million in annual revenue for water and wastewater operations combined, 26.1% more than the companyâs current rates.
County Commission President Kent Carper weighed in on West Virginia Americanâs request for the rate hike during the commissionâs meeting Thursday.
âIt is easy to sit here and complain as utility companies just recklessly, unfairly raise peopleâs rates,â Carper said. âBut in this case, itâs just true.â
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Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, overcast overnight with occasional rain likely. Low 64F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Updated: April 28, 2021 @ 3:18 am
Mountain Health Arena brings in Rapid Fired Pizza as new vendor
HUNTINGTON â ASM Global-managed Mountain Health Arena announced last week a new concession stand featuring Rapid Fired Pizza.
Rapid Fired Pizzaâs cheese, pepperoni and sausage individual-size pizzas will be available at the arena starting April 19, the first day of the West Virginia High School Wrestling State Championships, according to April Bias, director of marketing and sales for Mountain Health Arena.
âWeâre really looking forward to partnering with our new neighbors and selling their handcrafted pizzas. We think our patrons will be very excited to have this new option available inside the arena,â Bias said.