Municipal Home Rule Board approves Elkins and Harpers Ferry for home-rule status
At its meeting Nov. 16, 2015, the Municipal Home Rule Board approved two more municipalities to join the 26 that have already been granted Home Rule status. Home Rule plans from Elkins and Harpers Ferry were approved. With today’s action, Harpers Ferry became the first Class IV municipality to receive Home Rule status. In addition, […]
W.Va. State University Awarded Nearly $1.8 Million in Federal Grants
West Virginia State University (WVSU) will receive grant funds totalling nearly $1.8 million from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for projects addressing agricultural research and healthy families. “Each day, through research, public service and economic development, West Virginia State University students, faculty, researchers and staff work together to fulfill our mission […]
The Latino American Who’s Who recognizes Marshall’s Brooks
Dr. Monica García Brooks, assistant vice president for information technology, online learning and libraries with Marshall University, was selected for inclusion in Volume IV of The Latino American Who’s Who. Brooks has been with Marshall University for 20 years, having started her career there as a member of the library faculty. She said her secret to […]
Local Physical Therapist Hosting Free BackPain and Sciatica Workshop
Local physical therapist, Lincoln Kinkade, is hosting a free, low back pain workshop Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. in the Dynamic Physical Therapy Westover clinic. If you suffer from back or leg pain when you stand, walk or sit for long periods of time like when driving, if you have pain, numbness or tingling […]
Stretta Therapy Provides Relief to Patients with Acid Reflux
“In Huntington alone, approximately one in three people suffer from some form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),” said Nihar Shah, MD, a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist at Cabell Huntington Hospital. “Some of these individuals are taking medication more than two times a day to help control their acid reflux. That can lead to other, more serious problems.” […]
Morgantown Social NetworX Happy Hour Comes to Black Bear Evansdale on November 12
The next Morgantown Social NetworX (MSNX) Happy Hour will be held at Black Bear Burrito Evansdale on Thursday, November 12, from 5-8 p.m. “Matt and I are honored to host this event for long-time customer Mary Ulch and Morgantown Social NetworX,” says Jason Coffman, owner of Black Bear Burritos and Black Bear Evansdale. “It has […]