Historic Home Offers Present-Day Education Opportunities to West Virginia Children
By Dr. Heather Biola In a 2016 study by Wallethub.com, West Virginia ranked 45th in the nation on quality of education. According to the Economic Policy Institute, states where the work force is more educated have higher incomes and better production. The Kump Education Center (KEC), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, offers educational opportunities for teachers […]
Craig Beeson Named Firm’s Newest Member
Robinson & McElwee PLLC announced the addition of Craig Beeson as its newest member on Monday. Mr. Beeson accepted the firm’s invitation to membership after previously serving as an associate at the firm since 2008. Mr. Beeson’s practice primarily focuses on general civil litigation, including cases involving chemical and asbestos exposure, products liability claims, “deliberate […]
Town of Richwood First Small Town to File Suit Against Drug Distributors
Charles “Rusty” Webb will be representing the Town of Richwood in a lawsuit against three distributors of opioid drugs, similar to the case recently settled by the State of West Virginia for $47 million. The lawsuit, will be filed against AmerisourceBergen Drug Co., Cardinal Health Inc., and McKesson Corporation, alleges that the defendants have caused […]
Shepherd to Host a Summit on Improving the State’s Economy
Shepherd University is hosting a summit on Saturday, March 18, 2017, that will explore how to improve the state’s economy. “Reinventing West Virginia: Respecting the Heritage and Realizing the Future” will address ways different sectors can work together on how jobs, education, technology, energy, and tourism impact the economy. “This summit has been designed to […]
Marshall School of Medicine Receives $1.3 Million Grant for Health Care in Coal-Impacted Counties
Richard D. Crespo, Ph.D., professor and longtime researcher in the department of family and community health at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has received a $1.3 million federal grant to continue health care work in coal-impacted communities in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. The Appalachian Regional Commission grant is directed towards […]
West Virginia Association of Health Plans Selects Andrew Kirkner as Executive Director
Andrew T. Kirkner has been selected to lead the West Virginia Association of Health Plans (WVAHP) as its Executive Director. The WVAHP is a trade association comprised of West Virginia’s Managed Care Organizations, including Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, The Health Plan, Unicare Health Plan of West Virginia and West Virginia Family Health. The […]