Governor Tomblin Proclaims August 15-22, 2015 West Virginia Craft Beer Week
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin proclaimed August 15-22, 2015, as West Virginia Craft Beer Week, an eight-day celebration of the state’s local craft breweries, pubs and restaurants. Wild, Wonderful West Virginia encourages participants to submit local events to: http://wvcbw.com/#contact. “Craft beer is one of the fastest-growing niche markets in the state, and I am pleased to […]
WVU’s University Park Celebrates Grand Opening
As West Virginia University (WVU) students return to campus this weekend, they will find a new housing and mixed-use complex on the Evansdale campus. University Park is the product of a private-public partnership designed to accommodate 1,300 WVU students, faculty and staff and provide retail and dining options to local residents. WVU leadership and community partners celebrated […]
Athens-Concord Town Social Announces 2015 Award Recipients
Award recipients being honored at the upcoming Athens-Concord Town Social are being announced by the event’s planning committee. The annual social will be held Sunday, August 16, 2015, from 2-5 p.m. on the front lawn of Concord University in Athens and will feature craft vendors, informational displays, live musical entertainment and children’s games. Individuals and businesses that have […]
Cass Scenic Railroad to Host Aerial Photography Workshop
Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Department of Commerce Experience photographic views from a new perspective–by quadcopter. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is offering an aerial workshop led by experienced quadcopter operators and professional photographers Walter Scriptunas II and Tyler Evert on August 28-30. The workshop weekend will provide a rare opportunity to learn how […]
Marshall to Host Thundering Herd Rally
As part of the Pullman Summer Concert Series, Marshall University and Kindred Communications will host a special night to kick off the school year and football season Thursday, August 20, at Pullman Square in downtown Huntington. The event will take place from 6-10 p.m. In addition to the vendors and activities that have taken place each […]
North View Elementary School PTA Awarded National Grant for Health and Wellness Programs
West Virginia PTA is pleased to announce that North View Elementary School PTA has been recognized with a $2,000 Healthy Lifestyles: Energy Balance 101 Grant for its efforts to address the energy balance needs of the school community and encourage families to adopt more active, healthy lifestyles. North View Elementary School PTA is one of […]
