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Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that 20 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized in the 2014 edition of West Virginia Super Lawyers magazine. This number represents a remarkably high proportion of Spilman honorees when compared to the overall percentage of lawyers recognized within each state. No more than 5 percent of a state’s…
Ready for something different in historic Beverly? Come check out the second annual Rhythm and Wine event with music from exciting West Virginia bands and wine-tasting from regional wineries. The outdoor festival will be held Saturday August 16th from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. near the Beverly Heritage Center. Admission to the music and wine-tasting…
Canaan Valley Resort State Park is searching for amateur chili and barbecue chefs to participate in the annual Canaan Amateur Backyard Chili & Barbecue Cook-off, scheduled for Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the outdoor pavilion. First, second and third prize winners will be selected for chicken BBQ, pork BBQ and…
Craig M. Baker, AAIA – Principal and Architectural Division Manager of The Thrasher Group, Inc. recently received the Certified Educational Facility Planner (CEFP) designation, a mark of excellence developed to reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities of educational facility planners. The CEFP was designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance and identify those who…
A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Cabell 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…
Dr. Gayle Ormiston, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Marshall University, today announced that two university administrators have assumed new roles. Dr. Sherri Smith, executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, has accepted an interim appointment as associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of undergraduate studies. Smith’s appointment…