Press release from U.S. Small Business Administration: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office (SBA), Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation host a free HUBZone workshop March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the White Sulphur[Read More…]
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Oglebay Good Zoo takes guests up close in name of animal conservation
Press Release from the Oglebay Good Zoo WHEELING, W.Va. – Imagine running your fingers through the plush fur of an endangered red panda, cradling a two-toed sloth in your arms, or looking a snow leopard square in the eye. If you think these experiences are reserved for big time TV[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature again passes balances budget without need for extended session
Release from W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – For the second year in a row, the West Virginia Legislature has passed a balanced, fiscally responsible budget within the confines of the 60-day regular session – saving taxpayers the cost of an extended budget session. The Senate passed the amended[Read More…]
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Research shows 1 in 50 Adults has a Gambling Problem Release from Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and a statewide problem gambling treatment group is urging anyone who feels their gambling activity may be crossing a line to[Read More…]
Upshur County CVB’s ‘Small Town Getaway’ campaign wins Gold ADDY Award
Press Release: ELKINS, W.Va. – LMC & Associates (LMC), an Elkins based full-service integrated marketing agency, was awarded a 2018 Gold ADDY Award in Integrated Campaign for the Promotional/Branding efforts of Upshur County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (UCCVB) “Small Town Getaway, Big Time Charm” campaign. The winners of the ADDY[Read More…]
West Virginia Housing Development Fund announces Moody’s ‘Aaa’ credit rating
Press Release from W.Va. Governor’s Office: CHARLESTON, WV – Moody’s Investor Service has once again affirmed West Virginia Housing Development Fund’s “Aaa” issuer credit rating. This qualification is Moody’s highest ranking and the Fund is the only state housing finance agency to receive this distinction. “The Fund’s staff works hard[Read More…]
WV DNR announces trout stocking the week of Feb. 25, 2019
ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of Feb. 25, 2019: Bear Rocks Lake Beech Fork Tailwaters Big Sandy Creek Blackwater River Brandywine Lake Brushy Fork Lake Buckhannon River Buffalo Creek (Logan) Buffalo Fork Lake Burnsville Tailwaters Cherry River Coopers Rock Lake Cranberry River Curtisville Lake Deer[Read More…]
Small Cell Bill advances in the W.Va. House of Delegates
Press Release from WV For Broadband: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the legislative session winds down in Charleston, the West Virginia House of Delegates took action which would further broadband expansions across the state. On Monday, the House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure heard testimonial on Senate Bill 3 which as amended[Read More…]
Charleston Area Alliance Board of Directors welcomes new leadership, members
Release from the Charleston Area Alliance: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Area Alliance’s Board of Directors recently met and elected new officers, while also welcoming six new members. Steve Hedrick, President and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research & Innovation Center (MATRIC) at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park, was elected[Read More…]
WVU Library’s Pearl Buck Student Writing Contest nears March 7 deadline; entries statewide sought
Release from WVU Library: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — All students enrolled at a West Virginia college or high school (or home schooled and high school aged) are invited to apply for the Pearl S. Buck Writing Competition. Awards of $1,000 each will be given to an undergraduate and graduate student winner, and[Read More…]
