Celebrate “Park-tober” in West Virginia State Parks with Fall Discounts and Activities
Fall kicks in during October, and West Virginia State Parks are celebrating “Park-tober” by offering a wide variety of lodging discounts and special events to appeal to everyone from leaf peepers to rail riders. “October is when the temperatures become cooler, the leaves explode in color, and West Virginia’s state parks provide the types of […]
Gala at Tamarack to Celebrate State’s Coal Mining Community
Miners, community members and others connected with the state’s coal mining industry will gather at Tamarack in Beckley tomorrow evening for the 2014 Miners’ Celebration—a gala reception and dinner to celebrate the past, present and future of West Virginia’s coal mining enterprise. The Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences at Marshall University is one […]
SBA Will Continue to Zero Out Fees on Small Dollar Loans, Expands Relief for Larger Loans to Vets
The U.S Small Business Administration has announced that fee relief on 7(a) loans of $150,000 or less implemented last year and originally slated to expire on Sept. 30, will be extended through fiscal year 2015. SBA has also announced that fee relief measures for SBA Veterans Advantage will also be renewed as well as enhanced. […]
WVSU President Brian O. Hemphill to Deliver State of the University Address Oct. 9
West Virginia State University (WVSU) President Brian O. Hemphill will deliver the annual State of the University address at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the P. Ahmed Williams Auditorium of Ferrell Hall. The address is open to WVSU students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as community leaders and members. “This is an exciting […]
West Virginia State University to Host Ranger Challenge Scrimmage Friday, Oct. 3
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host the Ranger Challenge Scrimmage Friday, Oct. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. on campus and at nearby Shawnee Park in Dunbar. WVSU cadets will compete against Marshall University’s ROTC team in a variety of challenging events, including first aid medical treatment and […]
Governor Tomblin Named Chairman of Southern States Energy Board
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin was named chairman of the Southern States Energy Board at the organization’s 54th annual meeting held in Mobile, Alabama. “It’s a privilege to be part of the Southern State Energy Board leadership team, and I look forward to continue working with governors and legislators from across our region to ensure a […]