Highmark Inc.’s Anti-Fraud Programs Continue to See Results
Highmark Inc.’s anti-fraud efforts continue to be highly effective in combating fraud, waste and abuse (FWA). During the past five years the company’s fraud team has helped to detect or prevent abuses such as fraudulent claims, saving hundreds of millions of dollars for its customers and the company. In 2016 alone, the team made a […]
Three Lewis College of Business Faculty Honored for Teaching, Research and Service
Three faculty members from the Marshall University Lewis College of Business have been honored by the college’s Faculty Awards Committee for their teaching, research and service. Recipients of the awards receive a framed certificate and a monetary award in recognition of their achievements, according to Bob Simpson, interim dean of the college. “We are very […]
WVSU to Host Free Community Garden Workshop Series in Welch
West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service will host a series of workshops on community gardening May 9, 23 and June 6 at the Welch Armory in Welch, WV. The free workshops target community leaders, individuals and organizations hoping to start or expand community garden projects. Workshops will cover the basics of garden layout and […]
Local Bank President Gains Audience with President Trump
Vowing to make community banking great again, Sam Vallandingham, president of The First State Bank, joined more than 100 community bankers and staff from the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) at the White House on May 1, 2017, in a meeting with President Donald Trump and other top administration officials that included Vice President […]
Secretary Warner to Present 15 High Schools With Prestigious Jennings Randolph School Designation
Secretary Warner will begin a statewide tour to recognize high schools who have achieved the Jennings Randolph School designation starting Thursday, May 4, 2017. His first stop will be at Man High School in Logan County at 8:30 a.m. He will then travel to St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in Cabell County for a […]
Farmers Bank Announces Expansion into Teays Valley
Farmers Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Farmers Bank and Savings Company, headquartered in Pomeroy, Ohio, announced plans to expand operations into Teays Valley, WV with the construction of close to a $4 million financial center. Farmers Bank also announced it tapped veteran Putnam County banker Roy Hamilton to lead the branch, which will employ […]
