There’s Plenty to Do at West Virginia’s State Parks Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend March 14-17
You don’t need the “luck of the Irish” to enjoy a variety of events and activities scheduled at many of West Virginia’s state parks the weekend of March 14 into St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17. Irish Festival at Pipestem Resort State Park March 14-16 includes Irish road bowling Saturday and live music by […]
Marshall to Host Appalachian Studies Association Conference
An estimated 700 to 1,000 people from across the region and beyond are expected to attend the 37th annual Appalachian Studies Association Conference March 28-30 on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. The theme of the 2014 conference is “New Appalachia: Known Realities and Imagined Possibilities.” It will feature a keynote on contemporary Appalachian issues by Silas […]
Concord University Students Offer Assistance During Tax Time
Preparing income tax returns has become an annual volunteer activity for Concord University business students. “My students are busy preparing tax returns as part of their VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program,” Dr. Cynthia Khanlarian, associate professor of accounting, said. “So far, they have prepared and filed electronically, over 150 returns. Most returns are for refunds […]
University Healthcare Bernie Hutzler Golf Classic Chairs Named
Selwyn Persad of Berkeley Medical Center and Gary Spoales of American Public University System have been named co-chairs for the 2014 University Healthcare Bernie Hutzler Golf Classic. The annual golf classic, which benefits Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg and Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, will be held on Monday, June 2 at The Woods in […]
AT&T Invests More than $250 Million to Enhance Local Networks in West Virginia
AT&T has invested more than $250 million in its best-in-class wireless and wired networks in West Virginia from 2011 through 2013, driving a wide range of upgrades to enhance speed, reliability, coverage and performance for residents and business customers. Advancing its Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment plan to expand and enhance its wireless […]
The 2014 Legislative Session: A Column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin
By Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Two months ago, I delivered my fourth State of the State address. It was an opportunity for me to highlight our successes, recognize my fellow West Virginians and share my proposals for this legislative session. The next day, however, would bring an unprecedented disaster—the Elk River Chemical spill. Immediately following […]
