Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Each January, we unite as communities, as a state and as a nation to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his dream of equality for all. Dr. King was among the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and spent his life sharing his dream for the […]
Blue is the New Green at West Liberty University
It might be the dead of winter, but green is sprouting everywhere at West Liberty University. “We received 400 recycling bins to spread about campus recently. With our students back in class for spring semester now, we are hoping for an easy transition into our new recycling effort,” said Dr. David Thomas, who chairs the […]
New and Improved BodyWorks Program to begin February
The BodyWorks Program is a 6-week FREE and fun program designed to help parents and caregivers of young adolescent boys and girls aged 9 to 14 improve family eating and activity habits. The program focuses on helping families create healthier lifestyles. BodyWorks successfully guides parents to become role models and provides the tools and support […]
Concord University Instructor Jessica Lilly Recognized for Work with ‘Inside Appalachia’
A Concord University Communication Arts instructor has received special recognition for her work. Jessica Lilly is the newly named host and is the managing producer of “Inside Appalachia,” a show produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. “Inside Appalachia” is a weekly show that covers issues and stories that matter to the Appalachian region. Roxy Todd […]
Governor Tomblin Appoints Gregory Boso to Represent 11th District in West Virginia Senate
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Gregory L. Boso to represent residents of the 11t hDistrict in the West Virginia Senate. Boso’s appointment fills the vacancy created when Senator Clark Barnes resigned earlier this week to serve as Senate Clerk. The appointment is effective immediately. A 1980 graduate of the West Virginia Institute of Technology, […]
National Cancer Awareness Advertising Awards Recognizes Inneraction Media
The Cancer Awareness Advertising Awards recently presented InnerAction Media a Silver Award for their marketing efforts for Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Center of Mon General Hospital. The CAA Awards are a national, annual contest that score, judge and recognize entries for excellence in cancer awareness marketing and advertising. It is the most elite competition dedicated […]