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In three days, John Watson turns 94. In those years, his fight for civil rights has been more about staying steady when the storms blow than about causing one. One of the hardest times for him to stand tall in the face of racism and segregation was during the time he served on the all-black…
Sarah Cordonier has been interested in “going green” for a while now. She tries to be friendly to the planet because she knows her actions have an impact on the environment. Little did she know they would also make her a winner at West Virginia University. Cordonier is the first individual Ecolympian crowned in the…
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of Tina H. Combs to the West Virginia Board of Education. Combs will replace Jenny Phillips who resigned earlier this month. The appointment is effective immediately. “With education as one of my top priorities, I believe it’s vital to have the best State Board of Education possible,…
West Virginia Department of Commerce Cabinet Secretary Keith Burdette introduced the state’s newest tool to promote tourism and development: “Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis Fleming.” The presentation took place Friday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. at the West Virginia Culture Center. The evening’s program also included an exclusive preview of an upcoming episode that pays…
The following waters were stocked the week of January 14, 2013: Blackwater River East Fork Greenbrier River Krodel Lake Laurel Fork (Randolph) Lick Creek Pond Little River East Fork Greenbrier River Little River West Fork Greenbrier River Middle Wheeling Creek North Fork South Branch (C&R) Rollins Lake Shavers Fork (upper section) South Branch (C&R) South…
On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of the HIPAA final omnibus rule, which was years in the making. The final rule makes sweeping changes to the HIPAA compliance obligations of covered entities and business associates and comprises four final rules wrapped into one: Modifications to…