WV Manufacturers Association Appoints New Chair
Bob Pepper, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc., presided over his first meeting as the newly elected chair of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) Board of Directors last week. Pepper, a 35-year veteran in automotive parts manufacturing, has been with NGK since 2007, and previously served as director of […]
First Annual Connector Art Artist and Artisan Fair to be Held at Palatine Park This Summer
The Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission, along with a volunteer committee of local artists and business owners, will host the first annual Artist & Artisan Fair on Saturday, August 29th, 2015. The event will be held at Palatine Park in Fairmont, WV from 3-9 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The […]
There’s Something for Everyone this Summer at Augusta
Experience Augusta this summer! Learn to play guitar in a mini-course. Send your kid to a week-long immersion of Appalachian heritage and fun. Come to a concert or two and dance the night away! Whatever you choose, it will make you smile! Isn’t that what it’s all about? Evening Mini-Courses Augusta mini-courses add to students’ […]
Marshall University Forensic Science Center DNA Analyst Delivers Training on DNA’s Role in Sexual Assault Investigations
Marshall University Forensic Science Center DNA Analyst Misty Marra is passionate about providing training and education to professionals who are involved with responding to sexual assault crimes. A graduate of Marshall’s Forensic Science Graduate Program, Marra has been involved with the MU Forensic Science Center’s sexual assault initiative since it began in 2001. The center […]
Capito Announces Statewide Listening Tour and Releases Guidebook to Bridge Broadband Gap
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced the initial schedule for her statewide Capito Connect listening tour in West Virginia. As part of the Capito Connect Plan announced last month, Senator Capito urged West Virginians to attend a listening session, and share their comments and suggestions for improving broadband access in the Mountain […]
Live Birds of Prey Program Offered at West Virginia’s State Parks
A Birds of Prey program series at West Virginia State Parks, will be featured at 14 areas in 2015. These birds and others appear live with Ron and Wendy Perrone of Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) to introduce various birds and to share aspects of each species. The presentation includes information about the incredible abilities […]