Boone Memorial Hospital employees participate in Backpack Buddy Program
On Saturday, June 8th, several employees from Boone Memorial Hospital participated in the Backpack Buddy Program held at the Madison Civic Center. Backpack Buddy provides bi-weekly food supplements for over 400 eligible Boone County students during the summer of 2019. Hospital employees assisted in various projects throughout the day including prepping, packing and loading. The […]
Marshall President Jerome Gilbert elected vice-chair for Conference USA’s executive team
Marshall University President Jerome A. Gilbert has been selected as vice-chair of Conference USA’s executive committee following the conference’s June meeting in Dallas earlier this month. The conference’s executive committee guides the conference by setting policy for the membership. “I’m very pleased to continue my role with the conference’s executive team,” Gilbert said. “In addition […]
Gov. Justice, WV energy industry leaders to hold joint press conference to discuss Bloomberg’s attack on West Virginians
Gov. Jim Justice and leaders from West Virginia’s diverse energy industry will come together on Monday at the State Capitol in Charleston to hold a joint press conference, denouncing former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s recent announcement that he plans to pledge $500 million towards the Beyond Carbon initiative, a campaign in partnership with the […]
Girl Scout Cookies donated to Veterans Organizations
On Thursday, June 6, 2019 representatives from the West Virginia Gold Star Mothers Association and the WV National Guard Foundation received a donation of over 13,339 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. Donated by Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council through the Girl Scouts’ Gift of Caring Cookie Program, these cookies will be distributed to active […]
Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy Application Deadline Extended
Application deadline for the 2019 class of the Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy has been extended to Monday, June 17. The Academy is scheduled for July 9-11 on the West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) campus in Buckhannon, W.Va. High School sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about the energy industry, regional career opportunities […]
WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center introduces monthly diabetes wellness support group
The Diabetes and Nutrition Education Department of WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center has introduced a monthly wellness group aimed at offering support, comradery, and wellness advice to community members living with diabetes. These free, monthly education sessions allow people affected by diabetes to join together to learn more about the disease and the actions they can take […]
