$3 Million Grant Awarded to Enhance Broadband Access in Upshur, Barbour and Randolph Counties
The federal government has granted $3 Million to the Central West Virginia Development Association to develop a fixed wireless broadband network within Upshur, Barbour and Randolph Counties. This award represents the largest geographic footprint of the funding program and serves more people than any other recipient as well. The $3 Million from USDA Community Connect […]
West Liberty University Master of Science/Master of Arts in Biology Approved by the Higher Learning Commission
West Liberty University has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission for two new science degrees, the Master of Arts in Biology and the Master of Science in Biology. Student applications are now being accepted for the fall 2017 launch of the programs. “We are pleased to offer these new master degrees to our region […]
Together is Not Always Better: Understanding the Antitrust Pitfalls in the Oil and Gas Industry
By Devan Flahive While the term antitrust as it relates to the energy industry may evoke thoughts of the Roosevelt administration’s historical campaign to break up Standard Oil, antitrust laws are not a relic of the past. Oil and gas exploration and production companies that contemplate joint bidding or other collaborations for acquiring leases of […]
Jackson Kelly PLLC Attorneys Elected President of Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Recognized with Diplomat Award
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that firm Member Jill McIntyre been elected president of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (DTCWV). Outgoing DTCWV President Jill Rice also presented Ms. McIntyre with the President’s Award for “service to the DTCWV and/or the organized defense bar; and support [of] the President during his or […]
Tourism Celebrates West Virginia Day with #AlmostHeaven Vacation Package Giveaways
In celebration of the Mountain State’s 154th birthday, the West Virginia Division of Tourism will give away one #AlmostHeaven vacation package every hour on Tuesday, June 20. The West Virginia Day giveaways wrap up the Division’s two-week-long #AlmostHeaven social media blitz that spurred hundreds of thousands of residents and lovers of all things West Virginia […]
Highmark West Virginia and West Virginia Power Team Up to Honor Elk River Community on Flood Anniversary
Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the historic flood that ravaged the communities along the Elk River, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia (Highmark West Virginia) is teaming up with the West Virginia Power baseball team at its June 23 game at Appalachian Power Park to honor those affected by the flood for their courage, […]