Artist and Former WLU Student Ben Ray Donates Painting
Former West Liberty art student and well-known abstract artist Ben Ray donated a painting to West Liberty University recently. The framed acrylic painting is called “Break Time,” and measures 31 x 38. It was created in 1996-97 and is a wonderful example of abstract expressionism with vibrant blues and yellows on a black background. “We […]
Friends Helping Friends WV, HealthSmart Partnering for the Holidays
Friends Helping Friends WV and HealthSmart are joining forces this holiday season to help West Virginia families affected by this summer’s flooding. The organizations will be providing Christmas gifts to “adopted” families, as well as other supplies to those in need. “So many families in West Virginia were completely devastated by severe flooding in our […]
Harlem Globetrotters Bringing New Tour to Morgantown
The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2017 World Tour to the WVU Coliseum Wednesday, April 5. Tickets for the 7 p.m. game will go on sale Monday, Dec. 19, at the Mountainlair and CAC box offices and online at Ticketmaster.com. The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills […]
Experts Present Economic Development, Innovation Talks at Shepherd University
More than 50 business and community leaders attended a Shepherd University Center for Regional Innovation reception on Thursday, December 15, to hear presentations from Fred White, senior director public sector at ABS Consulting, about partnering with Shepherd for economic development and innovation, and Kurt Gehlsen, vice president and chief scientific officer of Research Corporation Technologies, […]
WVSBDC Offering Small Business Workshop in Ohio County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Ohio County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The […]
Nominations for SBA National Small Business Week Awards Now Open
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center is joining the call for state and national nominations to honor West Virginia businesses with the U.S. Small Business Administration Small Business Week Awards. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. The West Virginia SBA District Office is also accepting nominations for 2017 District Level West […]