Gov. Justice, Sec. Caperton announce $50.65 million in AML Economic Development Grant Projects; Application Deadline for Additional Funding June 29
Governor Jim Justice and Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Austin Caperton announced today that $50.65 million in abandoned mine land grants has been awarded to 15 projects in 12 counties and those projects are contributing to job growth, increased tourism, and redevelopment across West Virginia. “From ATV trail camps to increasing access to broadband, these […]
SW Resources Announces Christina Smith as Executive Director
The Board of Directors and staff of SW Resources, Inc. are pleased to announce that Christina E. Smith has been named the agency’s Executive Director. SW Resources is a non-profit, community based rehabilitation facility that provides employment and vocational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Since it began in 1964, the agency has grown to serve […]
Riverbend to Hold Auction/Sale of Vining Library Items
Riverbend, the Center Supporting Higher Education, is conducting an auction/sale of the Vining Library items. Riverbend is the new 118-acre college community campus, located in Montgomery, West Virginia. It was the former home of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). Through a 25-year lease purchase agreement, KVC-WV (KVC then renamed the center) […]
Statewide Campaign Promotes West Virginia’s Farmers Markets
The West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition, the West Virginia Farmers Market Association, and WVU Extension SNAP Education are pleased to announce the roll-out of a statewide farmers market marketing campaign for West Virginia’s farmers markets. The campaign, with its tagline “Better Food makes a Better Day!,” is designed to encourage West Virginia residents and […]
West Liberty University Opens its Downtown Small Business Center
West Liberty University’s Small Business Center, located at the WLU Downtown Center, is now open for business. Offering resources to business start-ups, the center is part of the vision of President Stephen Greiner and is located in the West Liberty University Foundation offices at 1100 Main St. “Since 1837, West Liberty University has supported the community and provided the Northern Panhandle […]
Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the 2018 Tom Dunn Energy Leadership Academy has been extended. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in applying can submit applications through Friday, June 8. “We want to provide every student interested in attending the Academy with the opportunity to apply,” Dennis Xander, member of the Academy’s board of directors, […]