Spilman Ranked First Tier in 29 Areas of Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that the firm was ranked as a Tier 1 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 29 areas of law across four of its office locations – Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia; Pittsburgh; and Roanoke, Virginia. The rankings are based on a rigorous assessment…

Alzheimer’s Benefit to Highlight Glen Campbell

“This disease is only a test. It doesn’t diminish the music that lives inside me,” said musician Glen Campbell in his 2014 documentary, I’ll Be Me. Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011, and members of his family have sparked a nationwide campaign for awareness and research for the disease. On Saturday, Nov.…

Marshall School of Medicine launches medical journal

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine yesterday launched its first scholarly medical journal. The Marshall Journal of Medicine is a peer-reviewed, open-access online journal designed to shed light on medical issues and conditions of priority to West Virginians and the Appalachian region. The first issue features submissions from physicians, medical faculty and…

West Liberty University Names Dr. Stephen Greiner its Next President

West Liberty University Board of Governors named Dr. Stephen Greiner its next president in a 5 p.m. press conference today, held at Oglebay Resort. The Board spent most of the day in executive session prior to making the announcement. The selection of president was made and voted on just a few hours earlier and immediately shared…