Marshall Health Names New Director of Pharmacy Services
Jeffrey A. Fenerty, R.Ph., has been named the director of pharmacy services for Marshall Health effective today, Monday, Sept. 18. Fenerty, who graduated with a degree in pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, will be responsible for the overall retail pharmacy program at Marshall Health including mail-order, online prescription refills, tele-pharmacy, medication […]
Humanizing Distance Education
By Amanda Benigni The fact that technological innovations are disrupting traditional business models and digital technologies will continue to transform the economic marketplace is hardly breaking news to members of West Virginia’s business community. Higher education is no exception. Across the nation, online education, or distance education, is rapidly growing in popularity. According to the […]
Shepherd University to Host Appalachian Writer-in-Residence, Appalachian Heritage Festival
Shepherd University is offering the opportunity to explore all things Appalachian during the 22nd annual Appalachian Heritage Festival and Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Program September 22-30. North Carolina writer Wiley Cash is this year’s writer-in-residence and recipient of Appalachian Heritage Writer’s Award presented by Shepherd and the West Virginia Center for the Book. Cash’s novel, “A […]
SBA Announces FY 2017 State Trade Expansion Program Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that $18 million in funding has been awarded to 44 State international trade agencies through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), to support export growth among U.S. small businesses. STEP is designed to increase both the number of small businesses that begin to export and the value […]
Volunteers Needed for American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Monongalia County
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® is seeking volunteers in Monongalia County – walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference – to become members of the planning committee, the Event Leadership Team, to organize and recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, seek refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment, […]
Alternative Vegetable Growing System Helps Feed McDowell County Residents
An alternative growing method for fresh vegetables is helping feed the citizens of Welch, W.Va., thanks to an initiative led by West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service. The University’s aquaponics system, installed at the Welch Armory, recently produced 150 pounds of fresh lettuce that was donated to residents of a local housing community. WVSU […]