SBA and AARP to Host National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day
The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP will team up Oct. 2 to host the National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day. The event is targeted at entrepreneurs over the age of 50 to match encore entrepreneurs with successful business owners and community leaders for advice and assistance. West Virginia’s Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day will be held […]
West Virginia’s Deer, Bear and Wild Boar Archery Seasons to Open
West Virginia’s 2012 archery seasons for deer and bear open on September 29, and the wild boar archery season opens on October 13. While the wild boar and traditional deer archery seasons remain about the same as last year, the bear archery season begins earlier and closes later. In addition to an earlier opening date, the bear archery season is […]
Preparing for the Unthinkable: WVU Parkersburg Conducts Mock Campus Shooting
By Katie Wootton Fierce shots ring out. Bodies litter the hallway floor. A gunman makes his way through the building. A voice comes over the loud speaker. “Attention. This is a drill. Attention—this is a drill. Campus is on lockdown. Lock your doors and remain in your secure area until the all clear is announced.” […]
Charleston CVB and Governor’s Office Prepared to Give Back
The end of September wraps up a month-long push for community service in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin is spurring the state’s initiative to serve a day in our area, and many local groups are prepared to help. On Friday, Sept. 28, the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB) staff will […]
The Hunger Bowl: Fighting Hunger Flag Football-Style
By Dave Wellman For a few hours on Saturday, September 29th, teams of Marshall University (MU) students, faculty and staff will play flag football not only to have some fun but also to do their part in helping feed their hungry neighbors. Yes, football and fun equal food for the hungry in this special event […]
State Parks provide public service opportunities for the Governor’s Day to Serve September 29
West Virginia state parks will offer opportunities for residents and visitors who want to take part in the “Governor’s Day to Serve” Saturday, September 29, as proclaimed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. “This is a chance for people to lend a hand with state parks projects and to help others in need,” said West Virginia […]
