West Liberty University Master of Science/Master of Arts in Biology Approved by the Higher Learning Commission
West Liberty University has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission for two new science degrees, the Master of Arts in Biology and the Master of Science in Biology. Student applications are now being accepted for the fall 2017 launch of the programs. “We are pleased to offer these new master degrees to our region […]
Jackson Kelly PLLC Attorneys Elected President of Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Recognized with Diplomat Award
Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that firm Member Jill McIntyre been elected president of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (DTCWV). Outgoing DTCWV President Jill Rice also presented Ms. McIntyre with the President’s Award for “service to the DTCWV and/or the organized defense bar; and support [of] the President during his or […]
Tourism Celebrates West Virginia Day with #AlmostHeaven Vacation Package Giveaways
In celebration of the Mountain State’s 154th birthday, the West Virginia Division of Tourism will give away one #AlmostHeaven vacation package every hour on Tuesday, June 20. The West Virginia Day giveaways wrap up the Division’s two-week-long #AlmostHeaven social media blitz that spurred hundreds of thousands of residents and lovers of all things West Virginia […]
Highmark West Virginia and West Virginia Power Team Up to Honor Elk River Community on Flood Anniversary
Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the historic flood that ravaged the communities along the Elk River, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia (Highmark West Virginia) is teaming up with the West Virginia Power baseball team at its June 23 game at Appalachian Power Park to honor those affected by the flood for their courage, […]
Scholarship Recipient Plans for Future While Giving Back
David “Chris” Lusk earned a 4.0 in his spring classes at New River Community and Technical College while working approximately 40 hours at Chick-fil-A of Beckley Galleria and volunteering over 20 hours a week at Brian’s Safe House. “It took a lot of focus and dedication. There can be time for everything, it’s about prioritizing,” […]
Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Count the Cans Community Collection Day to Benefit Mountaineer Food Bank
There is no summer vacation from hunger. That’s why Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG) is hosting its sixth annual “Count the Cans: Community Collection Day,” along with the Four Points by Sheraton Charleston and media partner WCHS TV-8/FOX 11. The event on Wednesday, June 21st benefits Mountaineer Food Bank, which serves 48 counties and 440 feeding […]