Cabell Huntington Hospital Partners with Golden Girls to Break Ground on New Apartments

Recently, as part of its 60th anniversary, Cabell Huntington Hospital representatives took part in a groundbreaking event that will benefit young girls who have been the victim of sexual abuse and/or neglect. On June 9, ground was broken for the Golden Heart Apartments. This new home, for girls over the age of 18, will be…

Morgantown Chamber of Commerce Receives Benedum Foundation Grant

The Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce and Your Community Foundation, Inc. jointly announced today receipt of a $75,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to examine the feasibility of merging economic development activities in Monongalia County under a single umbrella organization. In addition to the Chamber, the following nonprofit groups have agreed to participate…

FEMA Offers Advice at ACE Hardware on Repairing, Rebuilding

As West Virginians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by last month’s storms, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the ACE Hardware store in Rainelle have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer. FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand this week to answer questions and…

Education Leaders Discuss Future of West Virginia Education at Sixth Annual Student Success Summit

Nearly 500 education administrators, teachers, students, military leaders and community group members will join forces this week to find better ways to support students and increase educational achievement in the Mountain State. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Department of Education will host the sixth annual statewide Student Success Summit on…