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Marshall University’s Thundering Word speech and debate team placed third in a field of 28 colleges and universities Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Ohio State Holiday Frolic Invitational in Columbus, Ohio. It was Marshall’s final tournament of the fall season. “This is the best performance the young Thundering Word has had at a regional tournament…
You, your friends and family can bring in lucky 2013 by attending one of several New Year’s Eve parties planned at West Virginia’s state parks. Park lodges are offering a variety of dinners and dances and packaged options. Lodge parks offering parties include Blackwater Falls, Cacapon Resort, Canaan Valley Resort, Chief Logan Lodge, North Bend,…
In times of disaster, planning can’t be completed when the waters are rising. This is why the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants every community to have an emergency operations plan in place before disasters strike. The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) is making it easier for emergency responders in Parkersburg,…
Join Mayor Danny Jones and the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) as they unveil a new economic development initiative and honor local ambassadors for their dedication to the city. WHAT: Announcement of the Capitalize Charleston initiative WHEN: Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 4 p.m. WHERE: Recovery Sports Grill 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston WHO: …
By Lisa Hatcher Not long ago, I had the opportunity to attend a financial planning seminar that taught participants how to get rich by avoiding the cost of a latte per day. This was sage advice and an extremely useful workshop, and I was excited to share the news about how much one could save…
Teams from across West Virginia will compete Saturday at Fairmont State University in the 2012 West Virginia FIRST LEGO League tournament, looking for ways to improve the quality of life of seniors. The theme of this year’s tournament is Senior Solutions. Teams, made up of students ages 9-14, will present research and program their robots…