NETL Investigates Use of Geothermal Energy at Preston County’s Camp Dawson

Researchers from the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) have determined that geothermal energy could someday be a feasible energy source for the West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG) Camp Dawson training facility in Preston County. NETL’s Synergistic Fossil Integrations with Renewable Energy (SFIRE) project examines ways to use renewable energy resources like biomass feedstock, solid waste…

Justice Announces Legislation to Combat Drug Epidemic

Governor Jim Justice put forward legislation to stop West Virginia’s drug crisis. The bills aim to crackdown on out-of-state drug dealers and give the people of West Virginia a shot at making a full recovery to re-enter the workforce. “A critical part of growing jobs in West Virginia is beating back the drug epidemic,” said…

Registration Open for the ActiveSWV Bridge Day 5K

Active Southern West Virginia is proud to present the second annual race across the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The ActiveSWV Bridge Day 5k, benefiting Active SWV Kids Running Clubs and the Equal Footing Shoe Fund held by the United Way of Southern West Virginia, will take place on October 21, 2017.…

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Weirton

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a Business Fundamentals workshop 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, March16, Hancock County. The workshop will be held at the West Virginia Northern Community College, Room 209B, 150 Park Avenue, Weirton. Business Coach Ed Powell will lead the session. To register, visit www.wvsbdc.com and click “Training…