With the ship’s namesake front and center, The Honorable James F. Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, commissioned the Expeditionary Sea Base ship USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), during a ceremony today in downtown Norfolk. The ship is named for Marine Corps veteran, Hershel “Woody” Williams, known for his heroism during the Battle of…
Charleston, West Virginia based attorney, Charles R. “Rusty” Webb of the Webb Law Centre, PLLC, has been chosen to receive this year’s prestigious Top 10 Attorney award for the state of West Virginia by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA). The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, established in 2013, is a professional…
The 41st annual West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition (EXPO) will take place March 25 – 26 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Join us in celebrating 41 years of connecting West Virginia’s construction and design industries. With nearly 5,000 regional decision-makers expected and nearly 300 exhibitors, EXPO is an invaluable networking opportunity. EXPO invites…
By Sheanna Spence The first step is often the hardest. “The individual has to be ready to admit they have a problem and be willing to make a change,” says Michael Haney, director of the Provider Response Organization for Addiction Care and Treatment, or PROACT. “When they’re ready, we want them to know that we’re…
By Ken Bays In many small college towns, the bond between students and the surrounding community is a close one, with the school serving as a significant thread in the fabric of the neighborhood. That’s certainly the case in Lewisburg, WV, where the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) offers a number of programs…
By Kristian Davis Located in the heart of West Virginia—and within a short drive of more than five states—lies Fayetteville, a small town full of beautiful rivers, vibrant shopping areas, unique restaurants and an ever-growing outdoor industry. Fayetteville has always been known for its amazing rafting and kayaking trips, as well as climbing and biking…