Red Cross Aids Hundreds of Thousands Impacted by Disasters

In the face of this year’s disasters, hundreds of thousands of people turned to the American Red Cross for food, shelter and recovery support in West Virginia and across the country. Locally, more than 900 West Virginia Red Cross volunteers respond to local disasters, assist at blood drives, support our Service to the Armed Forces program…

Moore Capito named Chairman of Republican Legislative Committee in the WV House of Delegates

The West Virginia Republican Legislative Committee (WVRLC) has named Kanawha County Delegate Moore Capito as the group’s new chairman. The WVRLC is the official campaign committee for Republican members of the West Virginia House of Delegates. Capito’s election to chairman was by a unanimous vote. “West Virginia is on a realistic path forward that should…

First class of HINO employees to graduate during WVU Parkersburg’s fall commencement with Federal Judge Irene Berger as speaker

West Virginia University at Parkersburg has the distinct honor of welcoming the Honorable Irene C. Berger, Esquire, to its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 14. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the College Activities Center. WVU Parkersburg plans to award 267 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degrees to 241 students. Fourteen of the…

Pendleton County Leads State in New Business Growth for November 2019

Pendleton County led West Virginia in new business growth percentage for November 2019. A total of 7 new businesses registered to operate in the County during the month, according to West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner. The number of registered business entities in Pendleton County grew from 303 to 310, which equates to a…

Shepherd students to offer tax help through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program

Shepherd University is registered as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program site and will participate in the Eastern Panhandle EITC Coalition program. Operating under the umbrella of MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. and sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, this nationwide program helps those with disabilities, limited incomes, and limited English speaking skills with free…

Living Well chronic disease self-management program

WVU Medicine East is offering a program for those dealing with chronic disease. Living Well, a chronic disease self-management program, is a six-session workshop designed to help individuals coping with one or more chronic diseases learn to take day-to-day responsibility for their care, increase the skills necessary to manage their disease and work effectively with their…