WVSU Cold Chain Initiative Seeks to Help West Virginia’s Small Farmers Prolong Crop Life
A new initiative by West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service seeks to create longer-lasting fruits and vegetables by providing the state’s small farmers with education and resources regarding cold chain technology. Cold chain technology refers to the proper refrigeration and storage of crops during the time between harvest by the farmer and end purchase […]
Spilman Adds Depth to Corporate & Business Services
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) is pleased to announce attorney Patrick R. Esposito II has joined the firm as Counsel in its Morgantown, West Virginia office, increasing the depth of the firm’s corporate and business law services. Esposito, a serial entrepreneur and former public company executive officer, will assist Spilman clients with a variety […]
State Film Office to Host Work Force Training Master Class
The West Virginia Film Office will host a two-day workforce training master class from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25-26 at Bethany College’s Mountainside Conference Center in Bethany. This hands-on skills training will be provided by film industry veteran Demian Resnick, a New York-based location manager, who will focus on the skill sets needed […]
WVSU 4-H Camp for Youth Connects STEM Learning with Transportation Careers
The annual National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) 4-H camp for students entering sixth through eighth grades is accepting applications for the June 13-24 camp hosted by West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service. During the free day camp at the University’s Institute campus, students connect their passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with […]
Highway Waste Product Wins First ASCE Innovation Contest
A tire reuse technology, Confined Aggregate Concrete, recently won the first American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Grand Challenge Infrastructure Innovation Contest for most feasible green engineering idea. Confined Aggregate Concrete is sold as Mechanical Concrete® and is a geosynthetic technology that confines any crushed stone or aggregate material inside of a thin-walled cylinder. This […]
Governor Tomblin Honors ACT College and Career Readiness Campaign Exemplars
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin joined ACT officials today to recognize West Virginia achievements in college and career readiness. Honorees include a high school senior, a high school, and a community and technical college. Shania Clack, a senior from Mount View High School in Welch, received the Student Readiness Award and a scholarship. Ravenswood High School […]