West Virginia Company Researches Tools to Diagnose Stroke
Biotechnology company CereDx is developing medical tests to enable doctors to quickly detect whether a patient has had a stroke. Quick diagnoses and emergency treatment can greatly improve a stroke victim’s chances to survive and recover. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hampshire County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Hampshire County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop […]
Capon Springs and Farms Wins 2016 Best First Impression Award from Retreat Central
Capon Springs and Farms, a West Virginia, family-owned and operated award-winning resort, was named Retreat Central’s 2016 Best First Impression winner. Fourteen other retreat centers from across the country vied for the title. Capon Springs, however, was the clear winner, with just about 80% of the total votes cast from the public. After Capon Springs spread […]
Tourism Industry Projects Receive $1.2 Million to Attract Visitors
West Virginia Tourism Industry projects totaling $2.4 million have been approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission to receive $1.2 million in matching funds through the Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP). MAPP allows state tourism businesses to match their advertising dollars through partnerships with other tourism businesses and the state. Matches are based on the […]
Oglebay’s Annual Winter Festival of Lights Set to Begin in November
Thousands of glittering lights will illuminate the night during Oglebay’s annual Winter Festival of Lights Nov. 11, 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017. “Guests will enjoy over 80 larger-than-life still and animated light displays,” said Steve Hilliard, Wheeling Park Commission President & CEO. “From The Twelve Days of Christmas to the animated LED Light Tunnel, this […]
Clear Mountain Bank’s Terra Alta Branch Celebrates 125 Years
Clear Mountain Bank’s Terra Alta branch will celebrate 125 years of service to the Terra Alta community this month. The branch was originally chartered as “The Terra Alta Bank” on October 21, 1891. The bank constructed its first branch on the Fogle Drug Store property located on Washington Avenue. Construction on the three-story building was […]