Thank You #AlmostHeaven West Virginia

An op-ed by Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby Thank you, West Virginia—and congratulations! Last month, you pulled off one of the most successful social media campaigns by any state, ever. In a span of just two weeks you used #AlmostHeaven tens of thousands of times, and your posts reached more than 15 million people. At its…

Wheeling Hospital Establishes New Scholarships for West Liberty University Physician Assistant Students

Wheeling Hospital has established a new opportunity for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program at West Liberty University by offering two scholarships. These awards were presented for the first time this summer to second year students Jillian Laslo and Jon-Michael Brunner. “We are grateful to Wheeling Hospital and its…

Joe Sinclair Joins The Thrasher Group

Architect Joe Sinclair has joined The Thrasher Group, Inc. Mr. Sinclair brings over ten years of architectural experience to the group’s expanding architecture division. He will be based in the group’s Charleston office and work with clients throughout the state. Sinclair earned his Master of Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design in…

Davis & Elkins College Names New Benfield-Vick Chaplain

The Rev. Laura K. Brekke has been appointed Benfield-Vick Chaplain at Davis & Elkins College, a position that encompasses multiple areas of the College to provide vision and leadership for spiritual development on campus. She will assume her duties on July 24. A minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Brekke was…