By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today An experienced administrator, researcher and educator will join the West Virginia University leadership team as the inaugural Linda and Don Brodie Dean of the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, the University’s largest academic unit. Clayton Thyne, who is known for his people-centered approach to leadership, most recently served[Read More…]
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Delays and deliveries: The status of GreenPower’s South Charleston facility
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia It has been nearly a year since the GreenPower Motor Co. announced layoffs and a pause in production at its South Charleston manufacturing facility. However, despite numerous setbacks, Chairman and CEO Fraser Atkinson said the company remains committed to a long-term partnership with the Mountain State. “We are[Read More…]
More businesses taking a look at Bluefield
By Charles OwensFor Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — Efforts to attract new businesses to Nature’s Air-Conditioned City are ongoing. The Bluefield Economic Development Authority at its last meeting authorized making an offer on a piece of property that is for sale in the city that can be utilized for a[Read More…]
WV Coal Association Congratulates Frontieras North America on Breaking Ground on its $850 Million FASForm Facility in Mason County
By Chris HamiltonFor The West Virginia Coal Association Charleston — The West Virginia Coal Association today congratulated Frontieras North America on the groundbreaking of its new $850 million commercialized FASForm facility in Mason County, marking a major milestone for advanced coal-based technologies and the state’s industrial future. WVCA President and CEO[Read More…]
Concord University names Dr. Tony Artimisi as next Provost
By Office of AdvancementFor Concord University Athens — After a highly competitive national search, Concord University names Dr. Tony Artimisi as the institutions next Provost. Dr. Artimisi brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education, with a strong background in academic leadership, program development, and institutional effectiveness. He[Read More…]
Morrisey finishes work on legislation with 12 vetoes, 10 bills not signed
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — With just 20 minutes to spare before a midnight deadline Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey finished signing the remaining bills from the 2026 legislative session, vetoing a dozen bills and letting several bills go into law without his signature. In[Read More…]
April is time to raise awareness about child abuse and prevention in Raleigh County
By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Beckley — April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month puts a sharper public focus on abuse that, advocates warn, doesn’t stop when the calendar turns. Organizations such as CASA of New River and Just for Kids join in the month’s wider awareness effort through outreach, education and[Read More…]
‘Pretty in Pastels’: Seniors make Easter baskets at East End center luncheon
By Laura BilsonFor HDMedia More than 25 seniors, many dressed in bright colors and wide-brimmed hats, attended the East End Resource Center’s annual Easter luncheon Thursday in Charleston. This year’s theme was “Pretty in Pastels.” In addition to eating lunch and socializing, seniors assembled Easter baskets full of candy and[Read More…]
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey & Planning Grants Available
By Randy HillFor West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office Charleston — The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Tourism is offering a second opportunity to apply for the 2026 Survey and Planning Grants. Approximately $90,000 will be awarded from funding appropriated by the United States Congress[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU welcomes public to Research Week
By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today. WHAT: West Virginia University will celebrate its renewed status as a top-tier, R1-level research institution during the eighth annual Research Week. WHEN: April 6-11 WHERE: Morgantown Campus and online NOTES: Since 2019, the University has hosted Research Week each spring to spotlight and support student and faculty research and inform the community[Read More…]
