By CYNTHIA McCLOUD The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — TransTech Energy 2017 is accepting conference registrations and applications to pitch an idea for an innovation. The Sixth TransTech Energy (TTE) Business Development Conference will be held Oct. 24-25, at the Hilton Garden Inn – Southpointe, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. “The TTE Conference[Read More…]
Month: June 2017
Federal fish hatchery recovers from the ravages of the June 2016 floods
By JOHN McCOY Charleston Gazette-Mail WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Eleven months after flooding knocked the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery out of business, it’s almost open for business again. Its hatch building already is filled with young rainbow trout. Those fish soon will be moved to a repaired[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, June 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 5, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHERE AN ARAB RIFT HAS ISOLATED A NATION Four Arab nations cut diplomatic ties to[Read More…]
State Treasurer’s online auction features collectible currency
The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — State Treasurer John Perdue’s latest online auction is heavy on collectible currency, distinguished by four U.S. gold coins, a 1937 Antietam commemorative half dollar and three Carson City dollars. The four gold coins have immediately attracted the minimum bid of $850. No other bidders[Read More…]
Top STEAM students to attend National Youth Science Camp in W.Va.
National Youth Science Camp starts June 14 Release from the National Youth Science Camp: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The brightest young minds from across the United States and eight other nations will be descending into the mountains of West Virginia for the annual National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) on June 14. “Each state’s Governor[Read More…]
Column: What makes West Virginia #AlmostHeaven to me
By Chelsea Ruby West Virginia Tourism Commissioner West Virginians — and everyone who loves West Virginia — I have a small but very important favor to ask: This month, take a few minutes to tell the world what it is you love about our state. West Virginia’s birthday is June[Read More…]
Remember this Peace Day Effort? 9,000 fallen soldiers etched into sand on Normandy Beach
EDITOR’s NOTE: In recognition of upcoming anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 1944, Glenville Democrat and Pathfinder Publisher Dave Corcoran shared this uncredited social media post. The following is an unconfirmed social media report the the sand etchings: NORMANDY, France — In 2013, British artists Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss, accompanied by[Read More…]
New Alzheimer’s Association survey shows impact of disease on families
Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – New findings from an Alzheimer’s Association survey, released June 1 in conjunction with the beginning of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, show that while people overwhelmingly agree it often takes a village to provide care for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form[Read More…]
Legal Aid of WV announces small business startup workshop
Release from Legal Aid of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV), in association with WVU College of Law’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Clinic, will be presenting a free “Starting A Small Business” workshop on the legal aspects of forming and maintaining a small business. The workshop will[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU experts available for comment on President Trump’s Paris Accord decision
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Media in West Virginia has access to WVU’s field of experts for comment on President Donald Trump’s announced intention to pull the United States out of the Paris Accord, a nearly worldwide agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions beginning in 2020. (Below reporters will find quotes from the experts.) West Virginia University experts[Read More…]
