YWCA Charleston’s Race to End Racism
Join YWCA Charleston at the inaugural Race to End Racism on Saturday, April 29, at 9 a.m. starting and ending at Magic Island on Charleston’s West Side. Run in the 5K race, Walk a Mile, or come to enjoy food and entertainment, including a bounce house and face painting. Sign up at ywcacharleston.org/race. Register by April […]
Bridging Together West Virginia’s Energy Forces
By Damian Ferek Living in West Virginia, our daily lives, communities and businesses are fueled by and depend on our state-produced energy sources. Coal, oil and natural gas and alternative fuels impact everyone in the state, especially those working directly in these sectors and those feeling their trickle-down effects in supporting roles. Businesses looking for […]
West Liberty University Inspires Next Generation of Artists
West Liberty University’s Media Arts and Design Festival (MADFest) continues its job of inspiring creative high school students this spring with a chance to participate in a variety of media arts activities on the hilltop campus. This year organizers expect to welcome up to 400 students from the tri-state. The 17th annual MADFest will take […]
Coal Heritage Lecture Series Announces April Events
The annual Coal Heritage Lecture Series, co-sponsored by Concord University Beckley Center and the National Coal Heritage Area Authority, is underway. The remaining lecture dates are Monday, April 3 and Monday, April 17. This lecture series will take place at 7 p.m., in Room E-10, of the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center, located in Beaver, […]
New River Community and Technical College Students Hold Event to Benefit The Un-Prescription
“I’ve noticed a difference in his eye contact. His speech is more clear. He’s made great strides over the past year,” Lindsay Riser describes her son, Ricky’s progress. “He’s gone from needing outside stimulation to help him calm down to teaching himself how to cope. His occupational therapist said that she’d never seen that before.” […]
WVU Medicine Celebrates April as National Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month. Over 118,000 people are currently awaiting an organ transplant in the United States. On average, 22 people die every day waiting for a lifesaving organ that doesn’t become available in time. LifeNet Health, a federally designated organ procurement organization, is partnering with WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson […]