Southern Recognized as Purple Heart College
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has been recognized as a Purple Heart College, and now has a Purple Heart parking spot reserved for wounded combat veterans on its Logan campus. Charles Baisden, Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 733, presented a plaque of appreciation to Southern’s President, Dr. Robert […]
Southern Hosting Facebook for Business Workshop
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Entrepreneurship and Business Coaching Center is hosting a Facebook for Business workshop on Monday, June 25 at the Hatfield McCoy Trails Office in Lyburn, W.Va. The workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and lunch will be provided. The workshop is free, but registration is required. […]
Opioid Reduction Act Provides a Roadmap for Pain Management
Cabell Huntington Hospital is joining hospitals across the state in understanding and implementing the WV Opioid Reduction Act that became effective June 7. This new legislation, introduced by Gov. Jim Justice in March, encourages providers to prescribe alternative methods of pain management such as physical therapy and other non-pharmacologic measures prior to prescribing opioid medications. […]
Orion Strategies Launches Eastern Panhandle Presence
Orion Strategies, a multi-state strategic communications and integrated marketing firm, is expanding its presence into West Virginia’s eastern panhandle with the opening of a Martinsburg office. “Orion Strategies has recognized for several years the opportunities that exist in the eastern panhandle,” said Orion Strategies’ Principal, Curtis Wilkerson. “The region is a magnet for jobs and […]
Nominate a Brownfield Leader for 2018 West Virginia Brownfield Awards
Submit Your Nominations Now! The West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Centers are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 West Virginia Brownfield Awards. The West Virginia Brownfield Awards recognize the hard work and great achievements in brownfields redevelopment from across the state. These awards recognize individuals and communities who have made major contributions to the redevelopment of […]
Mountaineer Wilderness Skills Workshops at Canaan Valley Resort
Learn the fundamentals from experts in the field who understand how to utilize wilderness skills in a modern world at Canaan Valley Resort in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. The resort is offering a series of classes this summer designed to teach people how to build shelter, make fire, navigate the backcountry and identify and forage for food. […]