Young Guns Class of 2016 to Be Announced November 17
The Young Guns Class of 2016 will be announced at the annual Young Guns reception on November 17. Business leaders from around the state will gather to witness the induction of 10 new members into the prestigious honors program. The awards reception will be held at the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in […]
Municipal Home Rule Board approves Elkins and Harpers Ferry for home-rule status
At its meeting Nov. 16, 2015, the Municipal Home Rule Board approved two more municipalities to join the 26 that have already been granted Home Rule status. Home Rule plans from Elkins and Harpers Ferry were approved. With today’s action, Harpers Ferry became the first Class IV municipality to receive Home Rule status. In addition, […]
W.Va. State University Awarded Nearly $1.8 Million in Federal Grants
West Virginia State University (WVSU) will receive grant funds totalling nearly $1.8 million from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for projects addressing agricultural research and healthy families. “Each day, through research, public service and economic development, West Virginia State University students, faculty, researchers and staff work together to fulfill our mission […]
