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Gov. Tomblin today announced a Kanawha County family has donated more than 100 acres, including two industrial buildings, to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for future development of the Forks of Coal State Natural Area, a new natural area featuring a youth environmental education center and a variety of nature exhibits and programs. …
West Virginia can improve its appeal as a state for contractors to do business according to a scorecard launched today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard” reviews and grades state-specific information significant to the success of the commercial and industrial construction industry. The scorecard website, meritshopscorecard.org, identifies states, such…
Morgantown Social NetworX (MSNX) will hold its next Happy Hour at Oliverio’s Ristorante at the Wharf on Thursday, December 3, from 5:30-8 p.m. “We are very excited and honored to have Morgantown Social NetworX here at Oliverio’s for the December 2015 event. We were one of the first establishments to host this when the group…
West Virginia State University (WVSU) announced the receipt of a $600,000 contribution from Bayer CropScience. The contribution to the WVSU Foundation was announced by WVSU President Brian O. Hemphill, alongside WVSU Foundation leaders. The contribution will be used for campus security and related enhancements benefitting students, faculty and staff at the University’s Institute campus. “We…
The College Foundation of West Virginia (CFWV) announced today that 32 high schools in West Virginia met or exceeded the State’s 2015 goal for increasing the number of 12th graders who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or “FAFSA.” In January, CFWV set a goal of ensuring that at least 60 percent of high…
As part of the global day dedicated to giving back, Mayor Steve Williams will issue a proclamation designating December 1 as #GivingTuesday for Huntington, at 11 a.m. in the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. In a worldwide promotion, the day has been set aside to allow charities, families, businesses, community…