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West Virginia treasurer warns new banks of ESG-based blacklisting

American Banker

Six financial institutions may be placed on West Virginia's restricted list if they are found "boycott" the fossil fuel industry, Riley Moore said.

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West Virginia governor spars with bank over $300M debt

American Banker

Carter Bankshares in Martinsville, Virginia, is attempting to exit a longstanding relationship with West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice through a seldom-used collections tool that was at the center of a court hearing this week.

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West Virginia University On Transitioning New Student Onboarding To An Online Future

PYMNTS

Large-scale orientation events meant to establish bonds among students are naturally out of the question, and universities are also having to adjust the ways they identify students or finalize their housing or student aid to suit online channels, according to Corey Farris, dean of students for West Virginia University.

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West Virginia governor sues Virginia lender for $1 billion

American Banker

Jim Justice alleges that Carter Bancorp engineered a technical default on a multi-million lending relationship and has blocked his company's efforts to refinance with other lenders. The lawsuit extends a dispute that started after the death of the bank's founder in 2017.

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Small bank's rift with West Virginia governor widens

American Banker

After Carter Bankshares sought to auction one of his properties, Gov. Jim Justice promised to "push back like you can't imagine."

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Infection Report Causes Drop In Planet Fitness Shares

PYMNTS

percent following reports of possible coronavirus infections at a West Virginia location, Bloomberg reported. According to Mary Wade Burnside, a spokeswoman for the Monongalia County Health Department in West Virginia, the infection occurred on June 24. West Virginia, thus far, has not been among them.

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Clear Mountain Bank reaches new heights

Independent Banker

The West Virginia community bank is helping small-business customers get the financing they need while continually seeking new ideas to plan for its own future. Clear Mountain Bank is embracing flexibility, innovation and collaboration as it continues its ascent as a small-business connector in West Virginia.