RCBI initiative to expand use of specialty crops in craft beverage production

West Virginia’s burgeoning craft beverage industry is getting a boost from a new Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) initiative to expand the use of specialty crops in state-made drinks. “The number of craft beverage producers in West Virginia has nearly tripled since 2014,” said Bill Woodrum, director of entrepreneurship and agricultural programs at RCBI. “We […]

Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso Welcomes New Associate

Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso is pleased to announce that associate Emily L. Ford has joined the firm’s Charleston office. Emily is a 2020 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law. She was a 2019 summer associate at the firm before officially joining our complex tort and product liability practice group. About: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso […]

Hoops Family Children’s Hospital’s Child Advocacy Center Awarded Accreditation

The Hoops Family Children’s Hospital (HFCH) Child Advocacy Center (CAC) has been awarded accreditation by National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and site review process. The CAC is the only hospital-based child advocacy center in the region. As the accrediting agency for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) across the country, National Children’s Alliance awards various […]

New Investment Signals Continued Growth for WV Natural Gas Producer

Northeast Natural Energy (“NNE” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company has entered into an amendment with its senior lending group led by EIG Global Energy Partners (“EIG”) to extend the maturity of its current credit facility to December 2023 and provide significant additional liquidity to the Company to execute on its go-forward business […]

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 […]