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By Jody Murphy As the Mountain State continues to work toward replacing coal with a variety of flourishing industries, members of the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council (MOVRC) are working to generate and renew business and entrepreneurial interests in their region. This focus led to the creation of the Launchpad initiative, a new business and entrepreneur…
Clear Mountain Bank has appointed Roger Metheny, the bank’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, to serve as interim chief executive officer following the death of Brian F. Thomas on August 31. In an unrelated announcement, the bank also stated that Randall Underwood has been promoted to the position of chief banking officer. “We’re…
Mountain Stage is returning to Elkins, WV, as part of the 80th Mountain State Forest Festival. Guests will include Dan Tyminski & Ronnie Bowman, Sara Watkins and more. Tickets are available now, and more guests will be announced soon. Hot on the heels of a return appearance during the Augusta Heritage Festival last August, Mountain Stage with…
The 53rd annual Mountain State Art & Craft Fair is scheduled for Sept. 16-18 at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center near Ripley. The beloved West Virginia tradition has become an autumn celebration of the state’s rich and diverse heritage. “We’re calling it ‘An Appalachian Experience,’ because the Fair represents the best of Appalachian culture,” said…
Join the Charleston Area Alliance Wednesday, October 19 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Women’s Club of Charleston for Thrive. Thrive is the Charleston Area Alliance’s annual in-person crowdfunding event. Local entrepreneurs compete against one another for the crowd’s votes, the winner taking home a cash prize to help scaling up their operation. How…
The Adventure Advisory, prepared and distributed by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia (GoToWV), highlights some of the many activities happening across the Mountain State. Additional listings are posted at www.GoToWV.com. Event organizers and promoters are encouraged to submit items electronically at http://GoToWV.com/partners/. Sept. 17: Festival of Colors, Moundsville 304-843-4128; info@festivalofcolors.us; http://www.festivalofcolors.us/ Gather at the Palace…