Concord University Signs First Varsity Esports Players

Concord University Esports Head Coach Jacob Neerland is announcing signing of the program’s first varsity players. These initial team members are Jamie Nickell, Lewisburg, WV; Chase Daffron, McKinzie, TN; and Andrew Thompson, Prince George, VA. As members of CU’s Call of Duty team, the three students will start competing for Concord during the upcoming fall semester. […]

Warner Issues Public Notice for Internet Users to be Careful when Using Photo Editing Apps

The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office is issuing an urgent public notice for citizens to be cautious when using photo editing applications in which artificial intelligence is used to alter photographs.  These applications are popularly shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and have raised privacy and security concerns in recent […]

HHOMA announces new advisory board

The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) appointed a new advisory board during its bi-annual meeting July 12. The board assists HHOMA with duties such as marketing, promotion and member recruitment as well as recommendations on the needs of minority citizens and businesses. This marks the first new board to be assembled under the […]

Long & Foster’s Patricia Sherwood Honored with Distinguished Citizenship Award by Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

Patricia Sherwood, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate’s Martinsburg Foxcroft Avenue office in Martinsburg, West Virginia, has been recognized for her impressive leadership and community involvement. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce named Sherwood as the 2019 recipient of the Chuck Ellison Distinguished Citizen Award. The award was sponsored by The Journal Publishing Company and the […]

RCBI to display advanced technologies at World Scout Jamboree

Scouts from around the world will have the opportunity to explore robotics, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and the latest automation technology at the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) exhibit during the 24th World Scout Jamboree July 22 through August 2. RCBI staff will be on hand each day demonstrating advanced technologies and answering related questions […]