Service Spotlight: AmeriCorps Volunteer Justine Yglesias
By Samantha Cart Made up of more than 1 million alumni across the nation, AmeriCorps is a government service program that engages its members in community-driven projects. With more than 20,000 unique U.S. sites, including nonprofits, schools, public agencies and community and faith-based organizations, AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1.4 billion hours of service […]
WVSU, WVSO Seek Musicians, Singers to Perform Benefit Concert for Opioid-Addicted Babies
Area orchestra and choir members are invited to participate in the second annual “Orchestra of the Hills and Chorus,” an upcoming performance to benefit infants born with opioid dependencies. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to perform as part of the Aug. 26 indoor concert in Charleston, which is being sponsored by West Virginia […]
ROXUL to Build Manufacturing Facility in West Virginia
Governor Jim Justice announced today that ROXUL will build a $150 million manufacturing plant in the City of Ranson, Jefferson County. Upon completion, the plant is expected to create up to 150 jobs with positions ranging from management level to the production line. ROXUL, Inc. is part of the ROCKWOOL Group, North America’s largest producer […]
STEM Summer Academy for Girls Returns with Help from Toyota
The WVU Tech STEM Summer Academy for Girls will be hosted on the Beckley campus July 9-14 thanks in part to funding provided by Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia. The popular program – now in its third year – brings high school girls from throughout the region to campus to take interactive STEM courses, explore […]