West Liberty University Names Dr. W. Franklin Evans its Next President
West Liberty University Board of Governors named Dr. W. Franklin Evans as the university’s 37th president today. “I am pleased to announce that Dr. W. Franklin Evans has accepted our offer and agreed to become West Liberty University’s 37th President. He will be a strong leader and we welcome him to the Hilltop and look […]
Jefferson County Development Authority Completes Plan for Next Four Years
The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) has completed a four-year strategic plan that will guide JCDA leaders in creating a sustainable organization and economic development program for Jefferson County. For the past 10 months, JCDA board members and staff have been reviewing the organization’s strengths and weaknesses, assessing the county’s development needs and opportunities, and […]
2020 West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees Lead Community Transformation
Five honorees for the 2020 West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Awards were announced during the 2020 Philanthropy West Virginia Virtual Annual Conference. “This year’s honorees are tremendous examples of generosity, impact, and community transformation in the Mountain State. Philanthropy WV is proud to announce West Virginia’s highest honor in philanthropy to these highly deserving individuals, […]
Coplin Health Systems and WVU Parkersburg Announce New Clinic for Campus and Community
Students at WVU Parkersburg will soon have access to a new community-based health clinic scheduled to open on campus in the year 2021-2022. The new clinic is the latest example of the college’s commitment to providing students the resources necessary to achieve academically and personally. Coplin Health Systems and WVU Parkersburg have formed a partnership […]
Swilled Dog Announces Launch of Spirits Line
Swilled Dog Hard Cider announced today that it is the fastest growing craft beverage brand distributed in the state of West Virginia, according to Information Resources, Inc., with no plans of slowing down. Since 2016, it has handcrafted incredible cider for consumers in West Virginia and beyond including Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Now, […]
Bowles Rice Ranked Nationally, Regionally Among 2021 “Best Law Firms”
Bowles Rice LLP has earned national and regional recognition among the 2021 “Best Law Firms,” named by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm received one national ranking for its work in Mining Law and 60 regional rankings in West Virginia and Pennsylvania for work across a multitude of practice areas. The […]