West Virginia ‘GEAR UP’ partners with West Liberty University to award $1,000 scholarships to West Virginia high school juniors

Today, nine West Virginia students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship on behalf of West Liberty University. The university made the announcement during the annual Student Leadership Academy event at the Clay Center. The event, which was hosted by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s (Commission’s) federally funded “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)” initiative, invited 1,400 11th…

Lyle Smith Named Resident Director of Merrill Lynch Charleston office

Merrill Lynch today announced Lyle Smith has been appointed resident director of Merrill Lynch’s Charleston office. Smith will lead the Charleston office’s team of dedicated Merrill Lynch financial advisors to continue to deliver integrated wealth management strategies to local individuals, families, and businesses. “Lyle’s proven leadership and outstanding reputation make him the perfect candidate to…

WV SBDC offers free small business workshop in Wheeling, Oct. 31

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a free business fundamentals workshop, Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in Ohio County. The workshops will be held in the West Virginia Northern Community College B&O Building, Room 405, 1704 Market Street, Wheeling. Business Coach Donna Schramm will lead the session. The…

Tour Greater Morgantown’s New State-of-the-Art Sports Facilities

Mylan Park is ready to share their progress and updates at their upcoming media tours and the grand opening of the Track and Field Complex at the Aquatic and Track Center. Mylan Park- North Central West Virginia’s premier sports, recreation, and events complex- is one of Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)’s tourism partners. The park’s attractions make it…

WVU Parkersburg to hold third annual Pop Con event Oct. 20

West Virginia University at Parkersburg will host the third annual Parkersburg Pop Con on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the College Activities Center. Sponsored by Tekko and Blue Heron Campground, and supported by the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation, the event is a celebration of popular culture comics, costuming (cosplay), sci-fi,…

WVNCC’s Academic Support Center to host Lunch and Learn topic on behavior modification

West Virginia Northern Community College’s (WVNCC) Academic Support Center will host a No Stigma Attached Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from noon – 1 p.m. on their Wheeling Campus. The topic will include behavior modification. The free event includes lunch and is open to the public. WVNCC’s Director of Human Services and…