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By Chris Layne TEAM KRL, a Huntington-based nonprofit organization that helps mentor youth from low-to-moderate income environments, was founded in 2010 by Huntington natives and childhood friends Shannon King, Duane Rankin and Chris Layne. Shortly after founding TEAM KRL, the group created the Be Strong, Be Positive, Be Ready, Believe—or B4—program to help the tri-state’s…
The Wellness Center at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center announces a youth summer fitness program, Wellkids Fun In Training (F.I.T.). Children between the ages of 5 and 11 can participate in this fitness program. Wellkids F.I.T. was created as a workout for kids while their parents, grandparents or caregivers are working out in the fitness…
WV One Stop Business Director Jason Parsons and Business & Licensing Specialist Chad Miller were in New Orleans today to accept an award from the International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) for an innovation referred to as “the Business Startup Wizard.” IACA recognized the Business Startup Wizard initiative as a 2019 Merit Award winner. The…
By Kathy Wiseman and Russell Rogerson With the days getting warmer and longer, people in West Virginia can put on their tennis shoes and experience the many health benefits of walking, which may be one of the simplest and best ways to exercise. May is Employee Health and Fitness Month, which is a great time…
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $25 million in grant funding available for economic development projects. The economic development projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the…
Summer is almost here and it’s the perfect time to explore parks like New River Gorge National River. Stop by a park visitor center to find out how to explore the area’s rich natural and cultural history on your own outdoor adventure, or join a free guided activity. To kick-off a safe and fun summer…