Marshall University Gives Scouts a Look at Virtual Technology, 3-D Printing

Scouts attending this week’s 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve are getting the opportunity to explore state-of-the-art virtual technology and 3-D printing, thanks to Marshall University’s engineering and advanced manufacturing programs. Hundreds of Scouts each hour are visiting the Jamboree exhibits sponsored by the university’s Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences…

American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic Warns of Increased Pollution as Temperature Soars

As communities in the Mid-Atlantic states cope with extreme temperatures this week, the American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic urges residents here in West Virginia and across the region to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and take health precautions when levels are high. One valuable resource is the free State of…

New Bed and Breakfast Opens Outside of Parkersburg

Plainwood Resort Bed and Breakfast opened its doors in the summer of 2013, boasting the title of the only bed and breakfast in Parkersburg, WV. Located a mile off of interstate 77 on the Staunton Ave/Rt 47 exit, this 3 bedroom bed and breakfast is close enough to the city to enjoy activities but far…

WVU Visitors from China will Get Inside Look at Energy-Focused Land-Grant

Educators and administrators from a Chinese university will get an inside look at a like-minded peer institution when they visit West Virginia University next week (July 22-26). A delegation from the China University for Mining and Technology-Xuzhou will tour WVU facilities, and engage with administrators and educators on topics that include curriculum development, research and…

Accelerators Pitch Investors at First-Ever National Accelerator Demo Day

Today, 16 diverse business accelerators from across the country gathered at Washington, D.C. accelerator, 1776, to pitch their programs as part of the inaugural Accelerator Demo Day–jointly organized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Global Accelerator Network (GAN) in an effort to help foster high-growth entrepreneurship nationwide. Accelerators serve a valuable role in…

Governor Tomblin Appoints Judges in the 22nd & 26th Judicial Circuits

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of two community leaders to the bench in the 22nd and 26th Judicial Circuits. Both appointments are effective immediately. 22nd Judicial Circuit Appointment Gov. Tomblin appointed Romney attorney H. Charles “Charlie” Carl, III as Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit serving Hampshire, Hardy and Pendleton counties.…