Gov. Tomblin Named 2013 Appalachian Regional Commission’s States’ Co-Chair

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will serve as the 2013 states’ co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), effective Jan. 1, 2013. Gov. Tomblin was chosen as co-chair by the governors of the 12 other states in the Appalachian Region. “The Appalachian Regional Commission’s support for local projects has improved the quality of life for many […]

Private Gifts Making a Difference as WVU’s ‘State of Minds’ Campaign Tops $600 Million

The contributions include endowed scholarships to enable students to attend class; software to help students gain industry-standard knowledge; and financial support for cutting-edge degree programs. Donors to “A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University” are making a positive impact – contributing $605 million through Dec. 31. The WVU Foundation says that over […]

3-D Art to be Featured at Gallery 842

Three-dimensional artists Michael Anthony Smith, academic lab manager for Marshall University’s School of Art and Design, and Rick Wolhoy, sculpture studio technician, will present a joint exhibition of their work at Gallery 842 in Huntington beginning Friday, Jan. 18. The exhibit, separately titled 60’ 6” for Smith and Anthropometry for Wolhoy, opens at 6 p.m. […]

“Summer in January” at YMCA of Kanawha Valley

YMCA of Kanawha Valley will host “Summer in January” on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 9am-4pm. AmeriCorps volunteers will join the YMCA staff in Charleston to teach children about fitness and nutrition. The importance of keeping physically active all year long and learning about eating more fruits and vegetables will be the focus of the […]

Women Love Your Heart Education and Screening Event Needs your Help

Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In fact, many even dismiss it as an “older man’s disease.”  Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. This means the women in our lives; women just […]