Highmark finishes Affordable Care Act Enrollment Period with Strong Membership Growth Across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware

With the federal marketplace now closed, Highmark Inc. today announced that 181,144 individuals selected the insurer’s plans on and off the federal marketplace in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware. “We’re pleased with the number of enrollees who have chosen Highmark, and we look forward to providing them with high-quality health insurance,” said Deborah Rice Johnson,…

Is a Solid Supply Chain Crucial To Your Company’s Success?

It could come in the form of a widespread electrical blackout. Or, it may occur on the heels of a massive storm. Local infrastructures are broken in the aftermath of a disaster. When that happens, transportation shutdowns and telecommunications failures can cut off your access to the critical suppliers that keep your business open. Developing…

Concord University’s Beckley Campus to ‘Stuff the Bus’

Concord University’s Beckley campus is issuing the challenge to help them “Stuff the Bus” again this year. In 2013, the campaign collected a bus load of school supplies for children in Southern West Virginia helping them have a positive start to the new school year. Concord students, staff and faculty, along with individuals and businesses…

WVSU Researchers Turn up the Heat with Pepper Projects

How hot do you like your peppers? Research conducted by scientists at West Virginia State University (WVSU) is taking that question one step further to determine the genetic factors in peppers that control aspects such as heat and sweetness. This and other research led by WVSU has already been published in four leading scientific journals…

Hispanic Film Festival at Concord University April 1-3

The Concord University Division of Humanities, the Spanish Program and the Spanish Club are presenting the 2nd Annual Hispanic Film Festival April 1-3, 2014. Showtime is 6 p.m. each evening in ADMIN 237 on the Athens campus. Please note that the films contain mature themes and viewer discretion is advised. This event is open to…

Cabell Huntington’s Huntington Kitchen April Schedule

April 1 Freshen Up Your Plate: Snacks Join us to see simple, healthy recipes demonstrated and prepare some of your own. Location: Huntington’s Kitchen Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuition: $10 per class (or $40 for series of 5) More Information: 304.522.0887 (RSVP required)   April 1 Healthy Living Series featuring Dr. David Cook with Cook…