Wild and Wonderful Winter Adventures
When the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall in West Virginia, not only does the scenery become more beautiful but the list of available activities becomes more extensive. Every winter, the Mountain State plays host to a variety of unique winter sports for anyone up for an outdoor adventure. Grab your coat and gloves and get ready to explore all the winter wonders West Virginia has to offer.
Building a Generation of Innovators
West Virginia Robotics Alliance Rivalry, teamwork and off-season training. While these words might conjure images of a football field, basketball court or weight room, they also apply to the world of competitive robotics. West Virginia is poised to become the eighth state in the nation to recognize robotics as a varsity sport, and thanks to […]
Holiday Among the Hills
West Virginia Christmas Celebrations By Samantha Cart For many, the joy of the holiday season can be overshadowed by the work of decorating, entertaining and gift giving. This year, rather than allowing the season to pass in a blur of parties, plays, storefronts and errands, make time to experience a truly unique take on the […]
Boone Memorial Hospital Receives National Recognition for Performance Leadership in Patient Perspectives
Today, on National Rural Health Day, Boone Memorial Hospital announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Patient Perspectives, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation. Boone Memorial Hospital is among only […]
2018 General Election: A Huge Success for West Virginia
I am very pleased to report that West Virginia hosted a very successful November General Election. Here are a few of the highlights from my perspective as the state’s chief elections officer. Approximately 593,900 ballots were cast statewide resulting in 48 percent voter turnout. A total of 183,205 West Virginians voted early or turned in […]
Specialists join Marshall Internal Medicine
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall Health and Cabell Huntington Hospital medical and dental staff welcome three new specialists in the areas of pulmonology, critical care medicine, sleep medicine and endocrinology. Mohammed AlJasmi, M.D., a board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonologist, has been named an assistant professor in the department of internal medicine. He specializes […]