CATF Announces New Play Commission

The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CTAF) at Shepherd University, nationally known for developing and producing new plays, announces its 12th play commission, “Our Shepherdstown.” Based on “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, “Our Shepherdstown” captures the unique and vibrant personality of historic Shepherdstown, WV, and its people. “We are so honored to call Shepherdstown our home.…

Drema Hill of WVSOM to Speak at Communities of Healing Winter Gathering

The evolving recovery to work program, Communities of Healing, is holding its Winter Gathering from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, December 4, at Fruits of Labor, 313 Neville Street in Beckley, WV. The Gathering, which will share the program’s recent progress and next steps, will feature Drema Hill, vice president of community engagement…

West Virginia Department of Tourism Launches Culinary Trail 

The West Virginia Culinary Trail aims to highlight the must-visit restaurants across the Mountain State that have been selected by the inaugural class of West Virginia Chef Ambassadors. Participants will earn prizes fit for a foodie by checking in at participating restaurants. “We invite travelers from near and far to put the West Virginia Culinary…

WVSOM’s Chief Operations Officer Receives National Public Health Award

A senior administrator at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) received a national award for her work in health care administration. Drema Hill, Ph.D., WVSOM’s vice president for community engagement and chief operations officer, was recognized at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) annual meeting and expo on November 14 in Atlanta. She…

YWCA Foodie Feast Returns In-Person Sunday, Nov. 12

What’s better than feasting? Watching chefs create the food! YWCA Charleston will host its annual Foodie Feast on Sunday, November 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beni Kedem Temple in Charleston, WV. The brunch is a fresh, modern twist on a conventional Thanksgiving where folks can sample unique creations and traditional favorites made…

Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, Inc., to Begin Demolition of Vacant Crislip Motor Lodge

Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, Inc., (PTCHC) is officially moving forward with the demolition of the vacant Crislip Motor Lodge to prepare for the expansion of its Taylor County campus and services. This significant milestone will enable the organization to serve more patients and expand its range of quality health care services. Early this year, Preston-Taylor…