Author John Brandon to Conduct Literary Reading, Book Signing at Marshall

John Brandon, author of three novels and a new short story collection, will conduct a literary reading and book signing at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the atrium on the third floor of the Drinko Library on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. The event, called the John Brandon fiction reading, is part of the A.E.…

College Goal Sunday Event Offers Free Assistance in Applying for College Financial Aid

West Virginia students can get free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other financial aid forms during West Virginia’s sixth annual College Goal Sunday event. College Goal Sunday financial aid workshops will be held February 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 24 locations across the state. “Completing the FAFSA is critical for anyone…

SBA Partners with Local Credit Unions to Boost Main Street Lending

By Natalia Olson-Urtecho, U.S. Small Business Administration Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Two out of every three new, private sector jobs are created by small businesses, making them unique cornerstones of America and the backbone of our economy. That’s why it’s so important for small businesses to have access to capital to start and grow their businesses.…

SBA Releases February Schedule of Government Contracting Training

The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to helping small businesses compete for and win federal contracts that could take them to the next level.  SBA announces free web-enabled training led by instructors from Stover & Associates, Inc. for February.  Registration is limited, join online today at http://sbaworkshops.stoverteam.com. Available online seminars include: Marketing to the…

Tackling Substance Abuse in the Mountain State: A Column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

Substance abuse is a heartbreaking problem facing families across West Virginia each and every day. With the help of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse, we’ve taken bold action to stop the production of meth and increase practice standards for pain clinics to ensure our residents are using prescription drugs responsibly. Over the past…

CASA to Host Superhero 5K

On April 25, 2015, the CASA programs of Marion, Harrison, Monongalia, and Preston Counties will again join forces to bring together a league of Superheroes for the 3rd Annual CASA Superhero 5K! In 2014, participants and sponsors in the CASA Superhero 5K raised $14,000, benefitting hundreds of our most vulnerable in our community, our children. …