Capito and Manchin Announce Funding from the U.S. Department Of Health and Human Services

Monday, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced more than $10 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health centers throughout West Virginia to continue supporting healthcare operations and expanding access to care. “West Virginia’s community health centers play an important role in…

Annual Lary Loew Golf Scramble, Raising Funds for WLU Scholarships

The Lary Loew Hilltopper Golf Scramble is fast approaching and teams interested in supporting West Liberty University athletics can get involved by contacting the office of Institutional Advancement. Open to the public, any golfer is welcome to join the fun. The golf scramble will take place at the Arnold Palmer Golf Course, Oglebay Resort, on…

My Bank First United Partners with Scott’s Run Settlement House to Distribute New Sketchers

My Bank! First United Bank & Trust, launched a shoe drive in late February 2014 with an original goal of collecting 3,000 pairs of shoes to provide relief to families in need.  Used and new shoes were dropped off at My Bank branch locations and supporting community locations.  The unbelievable generosity of the local communities…

West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is June 13-14

National Fishing and Boating Week 2015 will be highlighted by the annual Free Fishing Weekend June 13-14, 2015, according to Bob Fala, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR). During these two days, residents and nonresidents can fish in West Virginia without a license. “It is a great opportunity to remind people…

Governor Tomblin Issues Statement Following Adoption of Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety Rule

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today issued a statement following the adoption of a new rule from the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety related to the movement of underground equipment, part of the Coal Jobs and Safety Act of 2015 passed by the Legislature in March: “I appreciate the hard work of members of…

It’s Official: WVU Seals Purchase of Former Mountain State Campus in Beckley

West Virginia University’s purchase of the former Mountain State University campus in Beckley was completed today (June 1), and President Gordon Gee said University officials hope to offer classes there by Fall 2016. “This is truly a unique opportunity to better serve the citizens of southern West Virginia with niche and relevant academic programs that…