Appalachian Heritage Cook-Off
The time is approaching when Fort New Salem will once again celebrate the foods of our past. May 11 will start the day with the preparation of early 19th century food to be followed by cooking it over open fires and hearths. The smell and the taste of our fore mothers cooking will bring memories […]
The West Virginia Breast Health Initiative, Inc. (“WVBHI”) Announces the 2nd Annual Race for the Ribbon to end Breast Cancer Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex
WVBHI, is celebrating its Annual “Race for the Ribbon” event this coming Saturday, May 4, 2019. Opening Ceremony starts at 8am and 5k Walk/Run starts precisely at 9am. People can register or make a donation by visiting our website at www.wvbhi.org Online registration closes on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at midnight, however you can still […]
West Liberty University Signs Agreement with Chinese Investment Group
West Liberty University has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Henan Yinji Investment Group (China) that may open up new avenues of healthcare education. “This is an opportunity to develop a new strategic partnership to enhance the health sciences in rural areas of China. West Liberty University was invited to visit and learn about opportunities […]
Reverse Job Fairs connect dozens of employers to qualified, workforce ready students
The West Virginia Development Office partnered with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) for the first-of-its-kind Reverse Job Fairs this week Reverse Job Fairs are a spin on the traditional job fair. Instead of companies waiting for job-seekers to visit their booths, work-ready students set up the fairs to showcase their skills and attract […]
Coffee for a Casa
By Mary Evelyn Clark No one comes out here at night. At least, not the decent people. All the upstanding citizens of Medellin, Columbia, are asleep in their beds, but the streets are still full of life: dark, dirty and heavily painted life on trash-piled streets and under dim orange street lights, selling everything they […]
Mon Health Medical Center Offers Innovative Virtual Reality Art Therapy to Combat Opioid Abuse and Reduce Pain
Mon Health Medical Center, a leading community hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, is creating a meaningful impact for its patients undergoing surgery, opioid addiction, and soon cancer treatment through its new virtual reality arts program. The innovative therapy is currently implemented within Urology with plans to introduce it in the infusion center as well as […]