Alzheimer’s Association to Host Workshop
The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering a free community workshop, Dementia Conversations. The one-hour workshop will be held Monday, May 11, at 5 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Charleston office, located at 1601 2nd Avenue. The workshop offers helpful topics to assist families with difficult conversations related to dementia, including going to the […]
Jeannette King named SBA’s WV Small Business Person of the Year
Jeannette King, President and CEO of Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc. (SRE) in Martinsburg, WV is winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office 2015 Small Business Person of the Year. King was nominated for the award by Jamye Eells, operations manager of the company. King also holds the title of SBA WV […]
Concord University Organizing Relief Efforts for Victims of Earthquake in Nepal
International students who attend Concord University are organizing a fundraising drive to help victims of the earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25. “Concord’s faculty, staff, and students have joined together to provide support and help for our students and faculty from Nepal,” Concord President Dr. Kendra Boggess said. “Our campus community has organized a […]
Marshall to Graduate 1,642 Students in Commencement Ceremonies May 9
More than 1,600 Marshall University students will graduate Saturday, May 9, in a pair of commencement ceremonies at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in downtown Huntington. For the fourth consecutive year, Marshall will conduct two commencement ceremonies on the same day. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for bachelor’s and associate degree candidates, and a 2 […]
WVU Tech Updates Tuition and Fee Schedule
The West Virginia University Board of Governors approved tuition and fee schedules for the WVU system, including West Virginia University Institute of Technology, on Friday, May 1, 2015. Students attending WVU Tech will not pay more in academic program fees for the 2015-2016 academic year. However, tuition will increase by less than five percent, amounting […]
Governor Tomblin Appoints Steven Shaffer to Represent 52nd District in West Virginia House of Delegates
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announces the appointment of Steven Shaffer to represent the citizens of the 52nd District in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Shaffer’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Larry Williams. Shaffer’s appointment is effective immediately. “Steven is a longtime resident of Preston County who, while serving as Tunnelton […]
