WVU College of Law Students Help Morgantown Man Clear his Name
Every year for two decades, even after his conviction was overturned, David Lazzell was required to place his name on the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry. His name was finally cleared recently with help from the Innocence Project at the West Virginia University College of Law. “For years the system failed me,” said Lazzell. “But […]
Who Owns Your Twitter Account and Followers?
By Brian Moore Over the past several years, companies of all sizes have turned to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to promote their goods and services. While one or more employees may be tasked with creating and/or continuing a social media campaign on behalf of the company, what happens when an employee […]
Shovelful of Sunshine by Stacie Hutton Wins Mom’s Choice Gold Award
The Mom’s Choice Awards has given a Gold designation to Shovelful of Sunshine by Stacie Vaughn Hutton, published by Headline Books Inc. Shovelful of Sunshine is a children’s book paying tribute to coal miners and their families by a woman who grew up in the West Virginia coal fields. “My book was inspired by the […]
New Video Showcases “The OSIX Experience”
Fairmont State University will host a special event premiering a new promotional video for the University’s Open Source Intelligence Exchange (OSIX). The premiere party for “The OSIX Experience” will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. The event is open to the public and will begin with a reception in the main entrance of […]
HUD Reports Slight Decline in Nation’s Homelessness in 2012; Rise in West Virginia
On a single night last January, 633,782 people were homeless in the United States, largely unchanged from the year before. In releasing HUD’s latest national estimate of homelessness, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan noted that even during a historic housing and economic downturn, local communities are reporting significant declines in the number […]
Two Tracks for Radio Controlled Cars Enthusiasts at Pipestem Resort State Park
Radio controlled (R/C) cars are enjoyed by kids and adults, often together. “It’s an outdoor activity. It’s a lot of fun.” said Paul Redford, lodge parks administrator with West Virginia’s state parks. An advocate of outdoor recreation, Redford worked with the recreation staff at Pipestem Resort State Park to convert an underused ice skating area […]
