53rd Annual Marshall International Festival Returns to Big Sandy Arena
The 53rd annual Marshall University International Festival, sponsored by the Center for International Programs, returns to the Tri-State community from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Huntington’s Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to purchase food tickets at the event to […]
The Reverend Dr. De La Torre to Present Phipps Lecture on Immigration
The Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre, professor of social ethics and Latinx studies at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colo., an award-winning author and scholar activist, will deliver the Phipps Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 3 in The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum in Myles Center for the Arts on […]
West Virginia Company Researches Tools to Diagnose Stroke
Biotechnology company CereDx is developing medical tests to enable doctors to quickly detect whether a patient has had a stroke. Quick diagnoses and emergency treatment can greatly improve a stroke victim’s chances to survive and recover. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hampshire County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Hampshire 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 workshop […]
Capon Springs and Farms Wins 2016 Best First Impression Award from Retreat Central
Capon Springs and Farms, a West Virginia, family-owned and operated award-winning resort, was named Retreat Central’s 2016 Best First Impression winner. Fourteen other retreat centers from across the country vied for the title. Capon Springs, however, was the clear winner, with just about 80% of the total votes cast from the public. After Capon Springs spread […]
Tourism Industry Projects Receive $1.2 Million to Attract Visitors
West Virginia Tourism Industry projects totaling $2.4 million have been approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission to receive $1.2 million in matching funds through the Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP). MAPP allows state tourism businesses to match their advertising dollars through partnerships with other tourism businesses and the state. Matches are based on the […]
