Gov. Justice Appoints White To Lead Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that Dr. William “Bill” White will be joining his administration to run the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs. Dr. White will be stepping down from his position on the West Virginia state Board of Education to begin his new role. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to give […]
Critical Economic Development Assistance Coming to WV’s I-64 Corridor
Advantage Valley, Inc., a regional economic development organization promoting the Charleston and Huntington areas, recently received a POWER Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and funding from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to tackle critical economic development needs in the region. The grants, totaling $370,000, will be used for site planning, creation of a […]
Nonprofit Partnership Expands Access to Hospice Care for Mountaineers
West Virginia Caring has formalized its partnership agreement with Capital Caring, the largest and oldest hospice and palliative care provider in the mid-Atlantic region, enhancing its ability to provide much-needed end-of-life care to thousands of individuals and families facing advanced illness throughout the Mountain State. The partnership creates one company, while maintaining West Virginia Caring‟s […]
Marshall University to Host Active Shooter Response Training for Campus Community
With mass shootings happening all too frequently in the U.S., Marshall University is taking the necessary steps to prepare its campus community for one of the worst possible scenarios: an active shooter. An hour-long session on surviving an active shooter event will take place on the Huntington campus on three different dates beginning Monday, Jan. […]
Davis & Elkins College Announces the Inauguration of President Wood
A week-long celebration of Davis & Elkins College, March 26-30, will lead up to the inauguration of the College’s 15th President Chris A. Wood. The events, all free and open to the public, showcase D&E’s spiritual life, arts, athletics and academics. “This is the season of inaugurations and Davis & Elkins College is excited to […]
West Virginia GEAR UP Launches Student Success Society in High Schools
Brenda Smith, a counselor at Westside High School in Wyoming County, has been working with students for more than 30 years. Her experience has taught her that when students feel like they are part of something bigger, they are far more likely to succeed. “Especially those students who might otherwise fade into the background,” Smith […]
