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West Virginia businesses export a diverse range of products, from aluminum coil to video distribution, construction coatings to silk yarns. In an awards ceremony today, 34 companies received the Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry for exporting to a new country in the previous year. The awards are presented by Gov. Jim Justice, Department of…
By Amy Caruthers While many youth dream of higher education, some need guidance to realize their potential. Students from Jefferson High School and Washington High School, both located in Jefferson County, were given the opportunity to reshape their vision of the future with the Re-Imagine Scholarship Program. The innovative scholarship program encourages students to begin…
“Have you ever been to camp?” asked Ann Chester, assistant vice president for education partnerships at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. “Camps are magical for building relationships. Over time, you can use those magical relationships for good.” The National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a division of the National Institutes of Health, has…
Armacell announced plans to expand its crosslinked polyethylene block or “bun” manufacturing capabilities and create 20 new jobs in the city of Spencer. The company currently employs 70 workers in the Roane County plant. “Armacell is a world leader in engineered foams,” said Governor Jim Justice. “We are honored that this company chose to do…
Quality Insights has received funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to help emergency medical service (EMS) providers offer expanded care to people with Medicare who live in West Virginia. The goal of this collaboration is to lessen unnecessary hospital admissions and emergency department visits while enhancing access to quality care for…
The Marshall University Digital Forensics and Information Assurance program has joined the Bluegrass State Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (BGS IC CAE). Membership in the center means that participating Marshall students can attend BGS IC CAE outreach events including workshops, career panels, guest lectures, and other events. They are also eligible for scholarships and…