WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With West Virginia University facing “enormous budget challenges,” Provost Joyce McConnell has added management expert Mark Gavin from the College of Business and Economics to her leadership team. “We must have expertise in our office to face fiscal issues head-on,” McConnell said. “With gaps in[Read More…]
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Dominion Energy offers $1M in grants to nonprofit organizations
The Inter-Mountain CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Dominion Energy is inviting nonprofit organizations across the company’s footprint to apply for grants of up to $25,000 each to meet critical community needs in communities. For the fourth consecutive year, the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has pledged $1 million to help meet critical needs[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, September 12
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘MONSTER’ HURRICANE FLORENCE NEARS US SEABOARD Residents on the Carolina coast are finding empty gas[Read More…]
Orion Strategies opens Pittsburgh office
Release from Orion Strategies: PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Orion Strategies, a public relations and strategic communications firm, is opening a Pittsburgh office with Brittany Ramos joining the firm to lead that shop. Ramos comes to Orion Strategies as a Senior Account Executive after having served many years at Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation where she directed strategic outreach[Read More…]
Aidan’s Antics’ softball tournament, activities to help in ‘Race Against Time to Cure Sanfilippo’
Release from Aidan’s Antics: HANSFORD, W.Va. — Aidan’s Antics’ Second Annual Softball Tournament and Activities in the “Race Against Time to Cure Sanfilippo” is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-15, at Elswick Fields, Hansford. The event honors 6-year-old Aidan Holcomb, who was diagnosed in March 2017 with a rare genetic[Read More…]
Highmark Foundation announces ‘Request for Proposals’ for nonprofits supporting female veterans
Release from Highmark Foundation: PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Highmark Foundation has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) to assist organizations with building capacity to serve female veterans. The Foundation is seeking innovative programs that have the ability to transform health care and supportive services for female veterans in the following categories:[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Blue Ribbon Commission works on Justice mandate
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher Education has divided itself into three subcommittees to help meet Gov. Jim Justice’s mandate. The commission met by conference call Monday afternoon two weeks after a meeting at the law offices[Read More…]
Impeachment articles dropped against two W.Va. justices
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a surprise motion, impeachment managers with the House of Delegates agreed to drop articles of impeachment against two justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. That would mean suspended Justice Allen Loughry would be the[Read More…]
In flood waters and bracing for more in Eastern Panhandle
By MEGAN HUGHART The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Despite flooding throughout the area, officials are focused on preparing for the potential impact from hurricane Florence and encouraging residents to be prepared as well. Sunday and Monday’s rainfall led to many flooded basements and fallen trees, according to Capt. Greg Hoover[Read More…]
Need for women in technology-related careers, education focus of annual Women and Technology conference
By JOHN DAHLIA NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Under representation of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math was the driving force behind the 2018 Women and Technology Conference held in Charleston Monday, according Anne Barth, executive director of TechConnect WV. “The word is starting to spread,”[Read More…]