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West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Monday announced that it will partner with the State Rail Authority to improve and streamline operations at Pocahontas County’s historic Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The partnership will transfer responsibility for Cass’ rail operations to the SRA, which is the central state agency for railroad matters and operates two…
The limestone facing surrounding the fireplace in Myles Center for the Arts at Davis & Elkins College bears the name of Joni and Buck Smith. Now a painting of the President Emeritus and his wife will grace the adjacent wall to welcome all who meet in the cozy gathering area. The Joni and Buck Smith…
A celebration commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the Upward Bound program will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, at West Virginia State University (WVSU). Beginning at 11 a.m. in the auditorium of the Davis Fine Arts Building the celebration will feature recognition of current and former students from each of the Upward Bound programs in West…
Lisha Conny has joined the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) as a business coach. The new business coaching position is hosted by the City of Parkersburg through a partnership agreement with the WVSBDC. Her office in the City of Parkersburg administrative building serves small businesses in Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt and Wood…
The Internship Advisory Committee (IAC) has selected eight architecture firms as recipients of the 2014-2017 Intern Development Program (IDP) Outstanding Firm Award. The firms have not only satisfied the requirements for recognition with the IDP Firm Award, but have demonstrated a deep commitment to the program by going above and beyond the baseline criteria and…
ServiceWear Apparel has announced Jesse Anderson, superintendent of Greenbrier State Forest and Moncove Lake State Park in West Virginia, as the 2014 Park Ranger of the Year. The award honors a ranger who goes above and beyond the call of duty in service to his or her state park and community. The award was presented…