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Wild food foragers from across the country will return to North Bend State Park Sept. 16–18, 2016, for the 49th annual Nature Wonder Weekend. Reservations are open and available for this annual gathering. Featured speakers include wild foods cooking author Leda Meredith and hearth cook and food historians Martha and Richard Hartley. “This year’s program…
The deadline for West Virginia storm survivors to register for federal assistance has been extended 14 days to Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted the extension at the request of West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, citing a continued flow of new applications for federal assistance in the wake of…
West Liberty University has named Roberta Linger as its new vice president of Finance and Administration. “I am pleased to welcome Roberta to her new position. The financial aspects of the university have never been more important and I am confident that she is well prepared for this role. I look forward to working with…
Two Marshall University researchers are partnering with colleagues at Murray State University and the University of Kentucky on a $3.8 million National Science Foundation grant to study toxic algae blooms. Funds from the four-year grant will provide advanced environmental sensor systems, train students and faculty in their use, and help apply the sensors to solutions…
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia seeks nominations for the 2016 Stars of the Industry Awards. Winners will be recognized at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism: #MyWV: Sharing Real Stories, September 25-28 at Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center, Davis. “The Stars of the Industry Awards recognize the wonderful work our travel and tourism industry partners are…
By Nikki Thomas Founded in 1983, the Golden Girl Group Home is a West Virginia-based nonprofit group home for girls ages 12-21 in need of help making a successful adjustment in their homes, the foster care system or adult life. Located in Ceredo, WV, the group provides educational, recreational, support and treatment services to its…