By Cassidy McDonaldFor The Contractors Association of West Virginia Charleston – The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) Scholarship Foundation has awarded $38,000 in scholarships to West Virginia college students pursuing careers in construction and engineering. Scholarships were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, financial need, and[Read More…]
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WV TRAIL Completes Statewide Trail Plan Framework, Marking Major Step Toward Renewing West Virginia’s 25‑Year‑Old Trails Plan
By Sam EnglandFor WV TRAIL WV TRAIL announced today the completion of the Statewide Trail Plan Framework, the culmination of a nearly year‑long effort to gather public input, analyze statewide needs, and outline a modern vision for West Virginia’s trail future. This milestone sets the stage for updating the state’s[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Capitol Building Commission to Convene in Special Meeting
By Lauren BodnarFor The Capitol Building Commission On Tuesday, April 21, at 3 p.m., the Capitol Building Commission will convene a special public meeting in Building 3 (Room 124), State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East in Charleston, WV. WHAT: The purpose of this special meeting is to fulfill the[Read More…]
RE-PATH Secures Inaugural Grant of $20,525 from Hope in the Hills
By Mike Fulton, Jay Phillips and Rachel ThaxtonFor RE-PATH West Virginia Huntington – The Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors of RE-PATH West Virginia announced its first grant funding — $20,525 — from Hope in the Hills, which is affiliated with Healing Appalachia in Huntington, W.Va. Jay Phillips of Seed Sower, Inc., in[Read More…]
NRGRDA’s Jina Belcher and Jozy Moore Speaking at Future Forward Business Summit in Beckley at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8
By Jina BelcherFor New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Beckley – Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), is a featured speaker at the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce 3rd annual Future Forward Business Summit on April 8 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention[Read More…]
People-focused academic leader selected as dean of WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
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…]
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…]
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…]
