Take Steps to Protect Your Business Against Winter Disaster
The most effective way to weather winter woes is to be prepared in advance. The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) reminds business owners that preparation before a potential disaster is an effective first step toward recovery afterward. The U.S. Small Business Administration West Virginia District Office reports receiving three disaster loan claims so […]
Spilman Scholarship Awarded to 6 WVU Students
The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that a firm-sponsored scholarship was awarded to six West Virginia University students for the 2014-15 academic year. This year’s recipients are Nigel Bowland, Monica Burdette, Kristyn Campbell, Elizabeth Kush, Devin Polen and Kristen Reardon. The Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC Scholarship was established to support […]
Carrolls Make Major Commitment to Marshall University for Special Projects and Scholarships
Charles and Norma Carroll, longtime Huntington residents and benefactors to Marshall University, have made a generous financial commitment to the Marshall University Foundation Inc. to support scholarships and other university projects close to the couple’s hearts. The bequest, which is in their wills in the form of a planned gift, will bring their total contributions […]
North Bend State Park’s Winter Wonder Weekend Jan. 16-18, 2015
Bird lovers and other winter outdoors enthusiasts are invited to flock to the 2015 Winter Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park Jan. 16-18. The theme for this annual event is “For the Birds” and will feature bird-related programs, crafts and activities. Outdoor opportunities will include sleigh riding (weather permitting) and hikes. The weekend begins […]
Senator-elect Shelley Moore Capito Selected for Three Critical Senate Committees
U.S. Senator-elect Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today received Senate committee assignments for the 114th Congress. She will serve on the Appropriations Committee, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Environment and Public Works Committee. Senator-elect Capito issued the following statement: “These committees address some of West Virginia’s most critical issues and will enable me […]
West Liberty University’s Elbin Library Welcomes $29,000 Worth of Upgrades to Technology
Thanks to an endowment from a former president, West Liberty University has upgraded its technology in the Paul N. Elbin Library. Some of the upgrades are easily seen like the strange looking egg chairs equipped with iPads and the white board tables topped by big screen computer monitors, others are buried deep in the infrastructure […]
