Allen Receives Honorary Degree from Davis & Elkins
John C. Allen Jr., an architectural historian in Jefferson County, WV, received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Davis & Elkins College during its 104th Commencement Ceremonies. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in the humanities, original contribution to the creative arts, scholarship or other merits. A graduate of Tulane University, […]
HSC & Boy Scouts of America Showcasing A Passion for Sustainability
HSC INDUSTRIAL’s Electrical Engineering & Contracting group was just one of the many Beckley, West Virginia companies who were awarded project contracts for the 2013 Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Jamboree at the new Summit Bechtel Reserve. HSC was contracted by the general contractor, Swope Construction Company to provide installation of the electrical, fire, […]
Greater Parkersburg Area Boasts Numerous Summertime Events
With summer more than halfway completed, take advantage of several remaining free and low-cost entertainment options available in the Greater Parkersburg area. Catch a break from the summer heat and cool down in the evening with a musical performance. Each Thursday through the month of August, the City Park Band Shell features musical guests with […]
Governor Tomblin Announces Ninth Consecutive Reduction for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced West Virginia has received a reduction in workers’ compensation loss cost rates from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). “With this reduction, West Virginia employers will have saved $250 million since workers’ compensation privatization,” said Gov. Tomblin. “These savings demonstrate our willingness to address problems, within the workers’ […]
Grant County Childrens Book Author Wins National Award
The Mom’s Choice Awards has given a Silver designation to “Chloe The Very Special Goat” by Rosanne Harper Glover of Petersburg. Published by Headline Books Inc., “Chloe The Very Special Goat” is a true story about a goat who moves into the house after she’s cast aside as a runt on a snowy day. Children […]
Marshall University Gives Scouts a Look at Virtual Technology, 3-D Printing
Scouts attending this week’s 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve are getting the opportunity to explore state-of-the-art virtual technology and 3-D printing, thanks to Marshall University’s engineering and advanced manufacturing programs. Hundreds of Scouts each hour are visiting the Jamboree exhibits sponsored by the university’s Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences […]
