University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from The Joint Commission

University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® for 2013 by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America. Jefferson Medical Center was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report “America’s Hospitals:  Improving Quality and Safety.” for attaining and sustaining […]

WVU Parkersburg to Offer First Downhill Pipe Welding Certificate in the Region

To meet the demands of the growing oil and gas industry in the region, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is offering a new downhill welding course for welders looking to enhance their skills. The fast track, six-week course begins Dec. 4 and provides API 1104 certification in downhill pipe welding. “In meeting with business and […]

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hampshire County Dec. 11

A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, in Hampshire County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The […]

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Kanawha County

A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Dec. 18, in Kanawha County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop […]

Snow Making Underway at Canaan Valley Resort State Park

Ski and tubing slopes got their first snow Nov. 7 as resort employees began the layering process of building a snow base for winter sport at Canaan Valley Resort in Davis. The anticipated opening date for downhill skiing at Canaan is Nov. 29. “We’re getting a jump on winter so folks can take advantage of great skiing,” […]

Marshall to Bring Science Olympiad to West Virginia for Students in Grades 6-12

Marshall University’s College of Science is helping bring a new opportunity to science students in grades 6 through 12 this academic year. The Science Olympiad, which organizers say is the “nation’s most exciting K-12 science competition,” will take place in West Virginia for the first time Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. […]