Natural Gas Customers in West Virginia Pocket $4.3 Billion Since Development of Marcellus Shale

Since the development of Marcellus Shale over the last ten years, the amount that consumers have paid for natural gas in the Mountain State’s homes and businesses has tumbled $4.3 Billion (in 2016 dollars) – making Christmas merrier across West Virginia.  Data from the Energy Information Administration shows dropping prices for natural gas consumer at…

Women’s Giving Circle Awards Grant to Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia

The Women’s Giving Circle of North Central West Virginia recently awarded a $3000 grant to Girls on the Run (GOTR) of North Central West Virginia, a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. Program participants develop their confidence, learn about building healthy relationships and participate in a community service…

Marshall University Providing Monitoring and Assessment Support to Opioid Epidemic Quick Response Team

Marshall University is providing key support for a collaborative effort among law enforcement, medical care providers, mental health agencies and university researchers to bring a rapid response to the opioid epidemic in Huntington. The Quick Response Team (QRT), a multifaceted and multidisciplinary team that provides support to individuals within 72 hours of experiencing a drug…

Nonprofit Finds Creative Way to Boost Beer, Wine and Spirits Businesses

An Appalachian nonprofit is getting creative to help tastemakers start and grow their boozy businesses. The Progress Fund’s new Craft Beverage Fund connects West Virginia and Pennsylvania brewers, distillers and winemakers with the financing they need to grow. “Drink crafters are community anchors,” said David Kahley, President & CEO of The Progress Fund. “We think…