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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin was named chairman of the Southern States Energy Board at the organization’s 54th annual meeting held in Mobile, Alabama. “It’s a privilege to be part of the Southern State Energy Board leadership team, and I look forward to continue working with governors and legislators from across our region to ensure a…
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announced Jason Pizatella will serve as Acting Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Administration. “Secretary Ross Taylor has been a valuable resource to our state and I’m thankful for his strong leadership and continued service as Comptroller within the Division of Finance of the Department of Administration,” Gov. Tomblin said. “Jason…
Dr. Gary Rankin with the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and co-investigators at institutions around West Virginia, including West Virginia University, have received a five-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling more than $17 million for the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE). Rankin, who…
As autumn rustles through the leaves, bringing crisp temperatures and a chill to our bones, it’s a perfect time for a stroll through a cemetery and a walk through Beverly’s war-torn past. This October, the Beverly Heritage Center will be hosting two events: an afternoon walk on October 11 in the Beverly Cemetery, for a…
Plans for Homecoming 2014 are in full swing at Concord University. The annual celebration is packed with festivities for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University. The Homecoming football game will be played on Saturday, Oct. 11. The Mountain Lions take on the Urbana University Blue Knights at Callaghan Stadium. Kickoff is 2…
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and Congressman Nick Rahall announced on September 29 three West Virginia community and technical colleges will receive more than $9 million in grant funding to help connect students with employers and support new and current workforce training programs, part of a nationwide effort to assist military men and women and veterans.…