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Citing the need to “improve the quality of student life, enrich academic experience, enhance student services, and respond to students’ needs,” the West Virginia University Board of Governors unanimously approved construction plans Wednesday for three major projects totaling $176 million. The projects will be funded by a combination of private donations, auxiliary revenue, private financing (bonds) and reserves.…
New roles have been assigned to several West Liberty University employees. “One of my goals is to increase West Liberty’s connection with multiple communities in the Northern Panhandle and the entire tri-state. This realignment of duties is meant to address that need and result in greater outreach to our region,” said Dr. Stephen Greiner, WLU…
For the first time, leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will offer a Medicare Advantage plan in the Charleston area for individuals who are covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, providing a wider array of options as West Virginians choose coverage during this year’s Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP). The…
National Fire Prevention Week is October 6 to 12, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to practice their home fire escape plan and test their smoke alarms. “As cold weather increases the risk of home fires, please prepare your family now during Fire Prevention Week,” said Trevor Riggen, senior vice president, Red Cross Disaster Cycle…
Wirt County led West Virginia in new business growth percentage for September 2019. A total of three new businesses registered to operate in the County during the month, according to West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner. The number of business entities in Wirt County grew from 118 to 121, which equates to a 2.54…
West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service will host a free workshop on entrepreneurial farming and food manufacturing on Thursday, October 24, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley. The workshop will deliver information on agriculture in the state, profitable crops and livestock, and popular foods or products…