West Virginia Granted Additional $42 Million for Flood Recovery

West Virginia will receive an additional $42 million for the state’s relief programs following the June 2016 flood, Governor Jim Justice announced today. “We applaud our entire congressional delegation on their hard work for West Virginia,” said Gov. Justice. “Working together, we have accomplished a lot. More remains to be done.” “We will continue to…

Spilman Member Elected Chairman of Regional Contracting Assistance Center

Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Member attorney Glen A. Murphy recently was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Regional Contracting Assistance Center (RCAC). The RCAC is a non-profit corporation that provides assistance to West Virginia companies seeking to do business with federal, state or local government agencies. With RCAC’s…

WVSU President Named to National Council for Land-Grant Universities

West Virginia State University (WVSU) President Anthony L. Jenkins has been selected to serve on the Council of 1890 Universities Executive Committee of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). The APLU is a research, policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada and…

Adventures on the Gorge Gears Up for Gauley Season

For whitewater rafting competitor and long-time Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) river guide Jo-Beth Stamm, Christmas Day this year is Sept. 8. That’s the first day of the legendary 22-day Gauley Season when Stamm and her fellow guides lead hardy adventurers through nearly 100 rapids – including nine Class Vs – on a 25-mile stretch…

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, Aug. 17, 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…