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WorkForce West Virginia today announced Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying persons residing or working in Kanawha, Greenbrier or Nicholas County. These counties were part of the June 25, 2016, Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “This federal support will provide much-needed assistance to people in these severely…
Historic and tragic flooding swept across large parts of West Virginia yesterday. As of Friday morning, there were at least three (3) flood-related deaths in West Virginia, with rescue efforts continuing in several counties. Significant flooding was reported in Richwood, White Sulphur Springs, Summersville, and throughout Nicholas and Greenbrier Counties. Parts of downtown Richwood were…
InnerAction Media (IAM) won five national Hospital Marketing Advertising Awards for three different hospitals Tuesday, June 14. The 2016 Hospital Marketing Awards showcase exemplary work spanning multiple media disciplines and categories across the country. Entries are judged by the Direct to Consumer (DTC) Perspectives’ editorial and executive teams. DTC is a publishing conference/training and consulting…
The Cass Scenic Railroad is being recognized nationally this summer in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards segment. The tourist railroad known best for its mountain scenery and vintage steam locomotives is competing with 19 other railroad attractions under the category of “Your Favorite American Train Ride!” The contest recognizes the top 20…
John D. Powell, III, of South Charleston, has assumed the volunteer post of Rotary International district governor for 2016-17. As governor, Powell coordinates the community and international service projects of the 27 clubs in the southern West Virginia District 7550, and will be responsible for providing leadership, support, and motivation to the clubs as they…
A team of students from around the state, along with the Our Children, Our Future campaign and the support of dozens of colleges and community organizations are planning the first-time ever Young WV Power Building Conference on August 27th and 28th at Marshall University. The youth organizers of the conference say that they want to…