West Virginia Celebrates National Voter Registration Day September 28
National Voter Registration Day will be observed throughout West Virginia on Tuesday, September 28th. According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of September. The purpose of NVRD is to create attention and interest in not only voter registration but also […]
West Virginia Breast Health Initiative Misty Bennett’s Seeds of Hope $40,000
West Virginia Breast Health Initiative, Inc. (WVBHI) is proud to announce that the Misty Bennett’s Seeds of Hope Fund is a recipient of a $40,000.00 Grant from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health. The purpose of the grant is to help fulfill WVBHI’s mission by providing support for breast cancer detection services including […]
HEPC Seeks Advisory Committee Members to Improve Primary and Rural Health Care Education
The Higher Education Policy Commission’s Division of Health Sciences is seeking nominations and applications for new members of its advisory committee, which provides guidance on initiatives aimed at improving healthcare education in West Virginia. “We are particularly interested in recruiting individuals who are interested in primary care and access to care in underserved areas,” said […]
Heritage Farm to Hold Annual Fall Festival Celebration
Heritage Farm will host its Annual Fall Festival Celebration on October 2nd. The Farm will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Fall Festival is a tradition at Heritage Farm. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the favorite season of many with some Family Farm Fun, good eats, awesome animals, thrilling adventure […]
Six New Volunteers Sworn in to Advocate for Kids in Foster Care
Six new community members were recently welcomed to the ranks of volunteers for children and youth in the Eastern Panhandle. Sworn in by The Honorable Judge Steven Redding, the new Court Appointed Special Advocates are community volunteers who ensure that children have a safe, permanent and caring home in which to live. Each advocate is […]
Truist names Charleston native Patrick O’Malley West Virginia regional president
Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced Patrick O’Malley has been named regional president for its West Virginia region. O’Malley, who most recently served as Truist middle market banking leader in West Virginia, assumed his new role as regional president on Sept. 7, 2021, succeeding Bobby Blakley, who will retire on Sept. 30, 2021, after a banking career spanning 33 years. “Patrick is an experienced client and community champion with a strong track record advising clients in health care, manufacturing, higher education, commercial real estate […]