Volunteers Needed for American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Monongalia County
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® is seeking volunteers in Monongalia County – walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference – to become members of the planning committee, the Event Leadership Team, to organize and recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, seek refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment, […]
Alternative Vegetable Growing System Helps Feed McDowell County Residents
An alternative growing method for fresh vegetables is helping feed the citizens of Welch, W.Va., thanks to an initiative led by West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service. The University’s aquaponics system, installed at the Welch Armory, recently produced 150 pounds of fresh lettuce that was donated to residents of a local housing community. WVSU […]
Spilman Adds Four Lawyers in Charleston
Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that four attorneys have joined the law firm’s Charleston office. Mikail O. Clark’s primary area of practice is corporate law. He earned his undergraduate and master degrees from Liberty University and his law degree from Washington and Lee University. Chelsea E. Richmond focuses her practice on labor and employment […]
West Virginia University to Host North American Power Symposium
Representatives from more than 15 countries will head to West Virginia University Sept. 17-19 for the 49th annual North American Power Symposium at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. NAPS provides an international forum for participants from academia and industry to present their research and development in power and energy with special attention to the […]
Higher Education Policy Commission and Kanawha County Schools Awarded $50,000 for FAFSA Completion Efforts
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) announced today that the agency has been awarded $50,000 from the National College Access Network (NCAN), a nonprofit organization focusing on ensuring equal access to higher education. Last year, HEPC secured a $55,000 grant from NCAN to fund a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Challenge” campaign in […]
Sopher Named Interim Director of Alumni and Donor Relations at Concord University
Max Sopher has been named the Interim Director of Alumni and Donor Relations in the Concord University Office of Advancement. In the position he will be responsible for planning and executing the campaign for annual gift support from all of the University’s constituents, including alumni. Also included among his duties is organizing special alumni activities […]