ELKINS, W.Va. — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) has announced the appointments of Martha Ballman and David Sibray to itsboard of directors, according to its executive director, DanielleLaPresta.A statewide non-profit dedicated to encouraging preservation in theMountain State, the PAWV provides advice and technical assistance forgroups and individuals and may[Read More…]
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Coal industry recognized 54 firms for commitment to workplace safety
Catenary Coal Co. Samples Mine wins Barton B. Lay Milestones of Safety Award CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With mine safety as its focus, West Virginia’s coal industry recognized 54 mining and service companies for their commitment to exemplary safety performance in 2014 during recent 42nd Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium in[Read More…]
Healthcare professionals visiting Capitol for Hospital Day at the Legislature
Group representing more than 44,000 employees CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An estimated 150 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, medical staff, volunteers, and others representing the more than 44,500 employees of West Virginia’s hospitals around the state will be attending Hospital Day at the Legislature, Thursday, February 5, 2015. The event is sponsored by the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA)[Read More…]
Economic Development Council discusses state’s future, economy at annual conference
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Economic Development Council (WVEDC) held its Annual Conference in the capitol city of Charleston Wednesday. Economic Development Directors and WVEDC members from around the state learned of economic updates and discussed experiences, challenges and expectations for West Virginia in 2015. “The winter conference[Read More…]
Attorney continues free Valentine’s Day divorce
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s a Valentine’s Day heartbreaker. The Webb Law Centre is continuing its annual giveaway of a free divorce to the person who, in their opinion, presents the most compelling story as to why they deserve a free divorce. This is the eight year the Charleston attorney Rusty Webb has given[Read More…]
Gated Greenbrier community attracting Charleston investors
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The developers of a gated community inthe mountains overlooking The Greenbrier say they’ve found a marketwhere they least expected — at home in West Virginia.Mike Greenway of The Retreat of White Rock Mountain said that thoughmany investors hale from as far away as Hawaii, home markets[Read More…]
Karr appointed interim executive director of Mountaineer Food Bank
GASSAWAY, W.Va. — Mountaineer Food Bank has a new leader: The board of directors of Mountaineer Food Bank — which currently serve over 600 programs in 48 counties in West Virginia — appointed Dave Karr of Grand Ledge, Mich., as the interim executive director. Karr is a certified fund raising executive with nearly 32 years of food[Read More…]
WVU’s Luck accepts executive vice president position with NCAA
By WVU Relations/News MORGANTOWN W.Va. – West Virginia University’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Associate Vice President Oliver Luck has accepted the newly created position of executive vice president of regulatory affairs with the National Collegiate Athletic Association effective Jan. 15, WVU President Gordon Gee and NCAA President Mark Emmert announced Wednesday (Dec. 17). Nearly 1,100 colleges and universities[Read More…]
Maple syrup pouring out of West Virginia
DRY FORK, W.Va. — You don’t have to go to New Hampshire or Vermont to taste sweet success. A trip to Dry Fork in Randolph County is far enough. That’s where John Dalen has created West Virginia’s largest maple syrup works.It started just one year ago on several acres he inherited[Read More…]
Minority Business Expo set for Dec. 3
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) today announced plans for the 2014 Minority Business Expo to be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Beni Kedem Temple in Charleston. “The Minority Business Expo provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to work with[Read More…]
