Release from Leave a Legacy of Central Appalachia: BRIDGEPORT, W.Va.— Leave a Legacy of Central Appalachia is hosting an educational opportunity for non-profit development staff on April 23, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport, WV. Holistic Philanthropy: Integrating Planned Giving in Your Fundraising Program will feature[Read More…]
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W.Va. Power win season opener against at Greenville, 1-0
Anchia, Sweet lift power to extra-innings win in opener Release from W.Va. Power: GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 4, 2019) – Jake Anchia delivered a bloop base hit in the top of the tenth inning and Devin Sweet tossed a career-high three scoreless innings as West Virginia took down Greenville, 1-0, in[Read More…]
W.Va. Family Health elects to not renew W.Va. Medicaid contract
Release from West Virginia Family Health: PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (April 4, 2019) – West Virginia Family Health (WVFH) has announced its intention to not renew its West Virginia Medicaid managed care contract, effective June 30, 2019. WVFH will be working together with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR)[Read More…]
Project Best hosts excellence in construction awards to honor Tri-State area industry standouts
Press Release from Wheelhouse Creative: WHEELING, W. Va — Project BEST celebrated construction industry standouts by hosting the Project BEST Excellence in Construction Awards at the Highlands Event Center on March 28 The awards recognized companies, teams and individuals that have delivered outstanding results in the industry through collaboration and[Read More…]
Coalfield Development Corporation releasing Interactive Apparel Kiosks at iconic MLB stadiums
Effort to create jobs and opportunities for Appalachian communities Press release from Coalfield Development Corporation: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — What you buy at the ballpark can have a big impact on communities in Appalachia? SustainU Clothing, an enterprise of Coalfield Development Corporation, has announced that five major league baseball stadiums will feature[Read More…]
W.Va. Justice, Judge named 2019 Bar Foundation Fellows
Press Release from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison and Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Kanawha County) Judge Jennifer Bailey have been named 2019 Bar Foundation Fellows. They and other 2019 Fellows will be honored at a dinner at 6 p.m. on[Read More…]
US Small Business Administration honors Michael Mills of Mills Group as Small Business Person of the Year
Winners to be formally recognized in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6 Release from the U.S. Small Business Administration: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, this week announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and[Read More…]
SBA offers government contracting training in W.Va.
Press release from U.S. Small Business Administration: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office (SBA), Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation host a free HUBZone workshop March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the White Sulphur[Read More…]
Oglebay Good Zoo takes guests up close in name of animal conservation
Press Release from the Oglebay Good Zoo WHEELING, W.Va. – Imagine running your fingers through the plush fur of an endangered red panda, cradling a two-toed sloth in your arms, or looking a snow leopard square in the eye. If you think these experiences are reserved for big time TV[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature again passes balances budget without need for extended session
Release from W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – For the second year in a row, the West Virginia Legislature has passed a balanced, fiscally responsible budget within the confines of the 60-day regular session – saving taxpayers the cost of an extended budget session. The Senate passed the amended[Read More…]
