Shepherd Accepting NEH Summer Institute Applications
Shepherd University is accepting applications until March 1 for the 2017 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) summer institute “Voices from the Misty Mountains: Appalachian Writers and Mountain Culture.” The institute will take place July 9-29 at Shepherd and is open to full-time and part-time classroom teachers and librarians in public, charter, independent, and […]
Apply Today for the WVARNG’s 2017 Minuteman Scholarship
The West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) is looking for qualified individuals who want to become officers. “Applicants have until March 13, 2017 to apply,” says SFC Sean Sullivan. “Only six will be selected to receive the Minuteman Scholarship. If selected, they will receive up to $150,000 over a four year period toward their college […]
Governor Tomblin Welcomes Elk to West Virginia
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today joined representatives from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and The Conservation Fund to welcome elk from Kentucky to West Virginia. Today’s welcoming ceremony, held at the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area, included the arrival of 20 elk to Southern West Virginia. “Today, I was […]
Building a Better World One Buddy Bench at a Time
By JoEllen Zacks Standing up for a kinder and more peaceful world can start by simply sitting down. That is the philosophy behind the buddy bench movement, a worldwide effort to create safe spots for children—or grownups—to gather when they are looking for a friend. The motto of the buddy bench movement is “Make Buddies, Not Bullies.” […]
Healthy Berkeley’s Frosty Family Fun Day
Start the New Year off right by getting active with Healthy Berkeley: It’s Up to Us! and Main Street Martinsburg at the 2nd Annual Frosty Family Fun Day on Saturday, January 7th, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. You can choose to walk the Frosty 5k or Snowflake 1 mile routes and participate in family fun activities […]
Governor Tomblin Applauds Wild, Wonderful West Virginia for Marketing Momentum
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today applauded Wild, Wonderful West Virginia for a report by Longwoods International that measured the impact of current marketing and advertising efforts. The report found that the state’s current branding and marketing campaign has significantly increased the positive image of West Virginia, while also doubling the return on investment in the […]