Young Leaders To Hold Second “Cocktails & Creations”
Tickets are now available for the second annual “Cocktails & Creations” art show and auction benefitting the United Way of Harrison County and North Central Young Leaders (NCYL). The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20, at the Bridgeport Conference Center at Charles Pointe. “Cocktails & Creations” features original works by artists […]
WVU Parkersburg, RESA 5 sign agreement to provide college credit for three state programs
West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA 5) signed an articulation agreement today in an effort to provide opportunities to potential college students. The college will offer academic credit to students who complete the state’s Hit the Ground Running, SPOKES or Technology Next Step programs. “We are excited about providing this […]
Cancer Survivor Continues the Fight to Protect Cancer care for Future Patients
Brett Wilson of Scott Depot WV attended the seventh annual Community Oncology Conference, March 30-31 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This marked the second year that patient advocates attended the meting. The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN)helped cancer survivors learn to reach out and share their stories with the public. Patients from across […]
Greenbrier Humane Society takes on 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Qualifying Heat
Beginning April 5, 2012 thru April 16th, the Greenbrier Humane Society will be a participant in the Qualifying Heat of the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. The Greenbrier Humane Society is competing for a chance at more than $500,000 in grant funding, including a grand prize of $100,000.00. We are the only shelter in […]
Shepherd’s Relay for Life raises $74,000
Shepherd University hosted the 10th annual Relay for Life on Friday, March 30. To date, Shepherd has raised $74,000 of their $80,000 goal, which event organizer Holly Frye, assistant vice president for student affairs (community engagement), says she is determined to raise by the August 1 deadline. Shepherd president Dr. Suzanne Shipley received the South […]
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort Announces The Hosting Of The Wheel Of Fortune
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort officials today announced the hosting of upcoming West Virginia Wheel of Fortune auditions. The Wheelmobile, which tours nationwide in search of contestants, will be making a stop in Charleston, W. Va. for the first time ever! The event will take place April 22 and 23 from 2 p.m. – 6 […]