“Go Outside and Play” in Wild Wonderful West Virginia
We’ve all heard it at least once-if not a hundred times-in our lives. And for those of us who are parents, we’ve probably said it at least that many times since school let out and summer break began: “Go Outside and Play.”  It’s something we should all do-even as adults. That is why the West […]
Why New Staff Means Big Business
Through a partnership between the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the local business community, Mr. Joe Carlucci has joined the NRGRDA as an SBDC regional Business Coach. Private support was provided by the following partners: Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, City of Summersville, BB&T, […]
20 Spilman Attorneys Recognized by WV Super Lawyers
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 […]
Beverly Celebrates Rhythm and Wine
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 Amateur Backyard Chili and BBQ Cook-off Looking for Chefs
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 received Certified Educational Facility Planner designation
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 […]