Preston County School to Sharpen Writing Skills Courtesy of National Writing Project at WVU
One Preston County middle school will get a boost in writing instruction, thanks to the National Writing Project at West Virginia University and a $20,000 grant from the United States Department of Education. The grant will help the Project work intensively with faculty at West Preston Middle School in Masontown to improve writing instruction across […]
The Concord Business Challenge Celebrates 20 Years
By Sarah Pritchett Dalton A competition that challenges high school students to expand their knowledge of business reaches a milestone this year. The Concord Business Challenge (CBC) celebrates its 20th anniversary on October 24, 2013. Sponsored by Concord University’s Division of Business, the CBC held its first competition in October 1993. “It was started as […]
Tamarack Displays World’s Longest Pink Scarf
For the fourth year TAMARACK: The Best of West Virginia displays the world’s longest pink scarf, a visual symbol to promote breast cancer awareness. According to Marketing Direction Cindy Whitlock, this handiwork created by over 400 women and four men from 29 states, Canada and Puerto Rico now measures 6060 ft. and counting. Work continues […]
Blennerhassett Island Brunch with Margaret Oct. 3, 2013
Enjoy a morning cruise to Blennerhassett Island hosted by Margaret Blennerhassett Saturday, Oct. 3, 2013. Margaret will provide a glimpse into the 18th-century frontier life she and Harman experienced while living on Blennerhassett Island. She will share intriguing stories about Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Margaret’s love of entertaining makes her a sparkling […]
Boone Memorial Hospital Health Fair to be Held this Friday, October 4th
Boone Memorial Hospital will host its annual Health Fair this Friday October 4th, 2013. The event will be held at the Madison Civic Center from 8:00am-1:00pm. This year’s theme is ‘Travel the Road to Better Health.’ Volunteers, guests and vendors are encouraged to dress-up in theme attire to coincide with the theme. “We will even […]
